{"product_id":"red-top-black-bar-zebra-nakatenga-no-online-purchases","title":"Red Top Black Bar Zebra Nakatenga - (No Online Purchases)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Online Purchases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"339839d0-09b2-4878-84bd-f63d5675195c\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"364\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"100\"\u003eRed Top Black Bar Zebra Nakatenga\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMetriaclima sp. 'Nakatenga'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) is a colourful mbuna cichlid from \u003cstrong data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"190\"\u003eLake Malawi\u003c\/strong\u003e in East Africa. It is highly regarded among African cichlid enthusiasts for its striking combination of a bright red or orange dorsal region and bold black vertical barring.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"533\"\u003eAs a member of the mbuna group, it is an active, territorial rock-dwelling cichlid that thrives in aquariums designed to replicate the rocky shorelines of Lake Malawi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xcqxqb\" data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"549\"\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"988\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"579\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"579\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"568\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eCharacteristic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"579\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"988\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"641\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"604\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCommon name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eRed Top Black Bar Zebra Nakatenga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"693\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"660\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eScientific name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"693\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"675\"\u003eMetriaclima\u003c\/em\u003e sp. \"Nakatenga\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"734\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"703\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"734\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eNakatenga Reef, Lake Malawi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"760\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"748\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAdult size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"760\"\u003e10–13 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"794\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"772\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"794\"\u003e8–10 years or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"839\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"809\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eAggressive and territorial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"847\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"872\"\u003ePrimarily herbivorous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"907\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"893\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMinimum tank size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"907\"\u003e300 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"933\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"922\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"933\"\u003e24–28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"950\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"939\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"950\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e7.8–8.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"988\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"968\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eWater hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eModerate to hard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kfytej\" data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eAdult males are particularly impressive and typically display:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uny7iz\" data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eBright red to orange upper body and dorsal area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17gked\" data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eDistinct black vertical bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tm80it\" data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eBlue to bluish-grey body colouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x9gw9v\" data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eBlack edging on the fins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cnoghz\" data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eIntense breeding colours when dominant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eFemales are generally less colourful and may display more subdued grey, blue or brown tones depending on lineage and social status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1suaofr\" data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eThis fish originates from rocky reef environments around Nakatenga Reef in Lake Malawi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eIn the wild it inhabits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u5lsai\" data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eRocky shorelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gug8pq\" data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eBoulder fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ciiiz5\" data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003eAreas with numerous crevices and caves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17kza26\" data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003eShallow to moderate depths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003eLike other mbuna, it spends much of its time grazing algae and associated microorganisms from rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ebn8ry\" data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"132kfyr\" data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eTank Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003eA minimum aquarium of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003e300 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended for a community of mbuna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003eLarger aquariums are strongly preferred because they:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13wet9y\" data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003eReduce aggression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uwx0oa\" data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003eAllow more territories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ozvwaq\" data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003eImprove water stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"j63dsz\" data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003eAquascaping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003eA suitable mbuna aquarium should include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14nezsn\" data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2062\"\u003eExtensive rockwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1s4w5ks\" data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003eMultiple caves and hiding places\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a7c36e\" data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003eStable rock structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yir8gh\" data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003eOpen swimming areas between territories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003eMany aquarists use limestone or similar calcareous rocks to help maintain alkaline water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ucmidl\" data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2288\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eMaintain:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5ih9wy\" data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003eTemperature: 24–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nk1ak8\" data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2337\"\u003epH: 7.8–8.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q54cwv\" data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2352\"\u003eGH: 8–20 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cfy8br\" data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003eAmmonia: 0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14s6gnq\" data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003eNitrite: 0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dhen6w\" data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003eLow nitrate levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2527\"\u003eRegular water changes and strong filtration are essential due to the heavy biological load typical of mbuna aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hen2a5\" data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2543\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003eThe Red Top Black Bar Zebra Nakatenga is a typical mbuna:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2666\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13sa2wt\" data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2617\"\u003eTerritorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19h8pgo\" data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2629\"\u003eEnergetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1s5mwwf\" data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2643\"\u003eCompetitive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cd6ec6\" data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2666\"\u003eSometimes aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2783\"\u003eMales establish and defend territories among the rockwork and may relentlessly harass rivals in confined aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2825\"\u003eAggression can often be managed through:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"2925\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1czavd\" data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"2847\"\u003eAdequate tank size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i4gn4v\" data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"2864\"\u003eHeavy rockwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b8vjr0\" data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2892\"\u003eProper stocking densities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oy107n\" data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"2925\"\u003eSuitable male-to-female ratios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"37swv1\" data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2951\"\u003eCompatible Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"3016\"\u003eSuitable companions include other robust mbuna species such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3186\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lyf7sl\" data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3057\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLabidochromis caeruleus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wlg39x\" data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3097\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePseudotropheus acei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1etlrsl\" data-start=\"3098\" data-end=\"3137\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChindongo saulosi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1othm2c\" data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3186\"\u003eOther similarly tempered \u003cem data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3178\"\u003eMetriaclima\u003c\/em\u003e species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3188\" data-end=\"3194\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3308\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jh5bdc\" data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3218\"\u003eSmall community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ggkacd\" data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3253\"\u003ePeaceful South American cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oiiycl\" data-start=\"3254\" data-end=\"3272\"\u003eDelicate species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wer62u\" data-start=\"3273\" data-end=\"3308\"\u003eFish requiring soft, acidic water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1alyfdz\" data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3320\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3322\" data-end=\"3411\"\u003eThis species is primarily herbivorous and should receive a diet rich in vegetable matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3413\" data-end=\"3436\"\u003eSuitable foods include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3574\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hr9gu1\" data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3456\"\u003eSpirulina flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ibfvx4\" data-start=\"3457\" data-end=\"3476\"\u003eSpirulina pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yq1u6j\" data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"3496\"\u003eAlgae-based foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e3z98t\" data-start=\"3497\" data-end=\"3515\"\u003eBlanched spinach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4jisqy\" data-start=\"3516\" data-end=\"3535\"\u003eBlanched zucchini\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9ho3sd\" data-start=\"3536\" data-end=\"3574\"\u003eHigh-quality herbivore cichlid foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3576\" data-end=\"3619\"\u003eProtein-rich foods should be fed sparingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3708\"\u003eExcessive animal protein may contribute to digestive disorders, including Malawi bloat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"d0niwh\" data-start=\"3710\" data-end=\"3721\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"3818\"\u003eLike most mbuna cichlids, the Red Top Black Bar Zebra Nakatenga is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3792\" data-end=\"3817\"\u003ematernal mouthbrooder\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3820\" data-end=\"3859\"\u003eBreeding typically proceeds as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"3861\" data-end=\"4116\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4qhdir\" data-start=\"3861\" data-end=\"3906\"\u003eThe male establishes a spawning territory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"966vsp\" data-start=\"3907\" data-end=\"3931\"\u003eThe female lays eggs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wc9l14\" data-start=\"3932\" data-end=\"3977\"\u003eThe female collects the eggs in her mouth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zytllh\" data-start=\"3978\" data-end=\"4018\"\u003eFertilisation occurs during spawning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qiam8h\" data-start=\"4019\" data-end=\"4081\"\u003eThe female incubates the eggs for approximately 18–28 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dln4lt\" data-start=\"4082\" data-end=\"4116\"\u003eFree-swimming fry are released.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4118\" data-end=\"4137\"\u003eThe fry can be fed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4139\" data-end=\"4224\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18rt00p\" data-start=\"4139\" data-end=\"4167\"\u003eNewly hatched brine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9ptx2u\" data-start=\"4168\" data-end=\"4201\"\u003eFinely crushed spirulina flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"29c2dk\" data-start=\"4202\" data-end=\"4224\"\u003eCommercial fry foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"17roiim\" data-start=\"4226\" data-end=\"4249\"\u003eCommon Health Issues\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1kgpne5\" data-start=\"4251\" data-end=\"4267\"\u003eMalawi Bloat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4269\" data-end=\"4311\"\u003eA serious condition often associated with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4313\" data-end=\"4374\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"je0ikw\" data-start=\"4313\" data-end=\"4344\"\u003eExcessive protein in the diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14k9kuq\" data-start=\"4345\" data-end=\"4365\"\u003ePoor water quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"66dvyw\" data-start=\"4366\" data-end=\"4374\"\u003eStress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"u8e27\" data-start=\"4376\" data-end=\"4407\"\u003eAggression-Related Injuries\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4409\" data-end=\"4430\"\u003eCommon signs include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4432\" data-end=\"4489\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1iib1nh\" data-start=\"4432\" 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data-end=\"4635\"\u003eStress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6081yb\" data-start=\"4636\" data-end=\"4662\"\u003eInadequate water quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"177ccrm\" data-start=\"4664\" data-end=\"4731\"\u003eIs the Red Top Black Bar Zebra Nakatenga Suitable for Beginners?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4733\" data-end=\"4820\"\u003eThis species is best suited to aquarists with some experience keeping African cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4822\" data-end=\"4841\"\u003eAdvantages include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4843\" data-end=\"4942\"\u003e✔ Attractive colouration\u003cbr data-start=\"4867\" data-end=\"4870\"\u003e✔ Hardy nature\u003cbr data-start=\"4884\" data-end=\"4887\"\u003e✔ Interesting breeding behaviour\u003cbr data-start=\"4919\" data-end=\"4922\"\u003e✔ Active personality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4944\" data-end=\"4963\"\u003eChallenges include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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