Description

✨ Pearl Zebra Cichlid (Maylandia callainos) – Vibrant Lake Malawi Mbuna

The Pearl Zebra Cichlid (Maylandia callainos), also known as the Pearl Blue Zebra, is a stunning Mbuna from Lake Malawi. Famous for its iridescent pearl-blue body and subtle shimmering highlights, this cichlid adds incredible beauty and personality to African cichlid aquariums. 🐠🌊

Pearl Zebra Cichlids are active, hardy, and display fascinating social behaviors when kept in groups. With their striking colors and bold character, they make excellent centerpiece fish in Malawi community setups. Provide rocky aquascaping to mimic their natural environment and to allow them to establish territories. ✨

📸 Representative photo – actual fish you receive may vary slightly in size and coloration.

Quick Facts:

• Scientific Name: Maylandia callainos
• Common Name: Pearl Zebra Cichlid
• Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa
• Adult Size: 4–5 inches
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive; typical Mbuna behavior
• Tank Size: 55+ gallons with rocks and caves
• Diet: Herbivorous – spirulina flakes, veggie-based cichlid pellets, blanched vegetables
• Water Parameters: 75–81°F | pH 7.8–8.6 | Hard, alkaline water

Shipping Information 📦

• We use the safest, fastest, and most economical shipping methods to ensure healthy live arrival. 🚚
• Orders ship on Mondays and Wednesdays to reduce weekend transit delays.
• Heat or Cold Packs included as needed – please note your local temps when ordering. ❄️🔥

DOA Guarantee (Dead on Arrival) ✅

• Photos Required: Send clear photos of the fish in its sealed bag within 2 hours of delivery, then one on a paper towel. 📸
• Refund Policy: Refunds apply only to the fish – shipping is non-refundable. Orders may take 2–3 business days to prepare properly for safe shipment.

Out of Stock? No Problem! 🐟

1. Choose a Replacement Fish from our African Cichlid collection.
2. Wait Until Restocked – we’ll notify you as soon as they’re available again.
3. Request a Full Refund – quick, simple, and transparent. 💯

Add the stunning Pearl Zebra Cichlid (Maylandia callainos) to your aquarium today and enjoy the dazzling color, activity, and personality of one of Lake Malawi’s most iconic Mbuna species. Shop confidently with Source Aquatics. ✨🐠