How big does a zebra cichlid grow and how big should a tank be for a single one?

Answer 1

A zebra cichlid can grow to 5 inches and needs around 50 gallons of water to be healthy and happy. A zebra oscar is similar to the zebra cichlid. If, by chance it is an oscar, then it can grow to around 12 inches and would need around a 70 gallon tank.

Answer 2

Zebra cichlid is a vague description. Its definatly an african cichlid in the Mbuna family(lake Malawi). Prolly hits 6" at most depending on the type of "zebra". You could prolly do just 1 in a 20g(prefferably a 20 long), if you want more, I would go with 5(1M/4F) in a 40g "breeder" minimum(same type). Mbuna, especially "zebra" types are very aggressive fish for african cichlids.

Answer 3

I have a zebra cichlid at present, hes tough & hardy mixes well with african cichlids, here are some pics:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22128034@N00/
They grow about 6" more likely, females are smaller, the are excellent breeding fish, its better if u have a couple in a 30g. Beware to add any fish along with them in a breeding tank, they are excellent murders for their fry. Its ur wish if u want just a single u can have himin 15g tank.
For more info on zebra/ convict cichlid, look up this page
http://www.aqualandpetsplus.com/Cichlid,%20Convicts.htm

Answer 4

Female zebra cichlids grow to 5" long and male grow to 6" long.
The ideal-sized aquarium for just a single fish of this type would be 36" wide (holds 35 gallons) but as the fish grows older, it'll want more room (yes, even living solitary!) so I'd buy a tank that holds at least 209Litres of water, and save the money of having to buy a larger tank later on.

Answer 5

An adult zebra cichlid reaches between 5.5" to 6". Your tank should be at least 20 gallons.