Zebra Obliquidens Cichlid
XL Adult Male 5+ Inches — WYSIWYG
Add exceptional mature color and commanding presence to your African cichlid aquarium with this XL adult male Zebra Obliquidens. Measuring over 5 inches, this impressive show-quality specimen displays bold black vertical bands over a striking blend of red, orange, yellow-gold, and iridescent baby-blue facial coloration.
This is a WYSIWYG listing—What You See Is What You Get. The exact adult male shown in the listing photographs is the fish you will receive.
What You Will Receive
- One XL adult male Zebra Obliquidens
- Current size: approximately 5+ inches
- Fully mature coloration
- Healthy, active, and carefully maintained
- The exact WYSIWYG fish shown
- Professionally packed for expedited delivery
- DSS Aquatics Live Arrival Guarantee
Why Choose This Zebra Obliquidens?
- Exceptional XL adult size
- Fully colored, confirmed male
- Brilliant baby-blue facial highlights
- Rich red, orange, and yellow-gold coloration
- Bold black vertical barring
- Mature fins and strong body condition
- Excellent centerpiece for an African cichlid display
- Individually photographed WYSIWYG specimen
Fish Information
Common Name: Zebra Obliquidens
Scientific Name: Haplochromis latifasciatus
Former Classification: Astatotilapia latifasciata
Quantity: One fish
Sex: Adult male
Current Size: Approximately 5+ inches
Adult Size: Approximately 5–6 inches
Origin: Lake Kyoga system, Uganda
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Care Level: Intermediate
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons
Temperature: 74–80°F
pH: 7.5–8.5
Water Hardness: Moderately hard to hard
Diet: Omnivore
Breeding Method: Maternal mouthbrooder
Aquarium Level: Midwater and open swimming areas
Coloration and Appearance
Mature male Zebra Obliquidens are known for their dramatic adult coloration. This specimen displays strong black vertical bands contrasted against red-orange and yellow-gold body coloration. His face and cheek show attractive iridescent baby-blue highlights that may shift in intensity depending on aquarium lighting, mood, and viewing angle.
Color can also temporarily change during shipping or when the fish enters a new aquarium. Full coloration generally returns as the fish becomes comfortable and establishes itself within the aquarium hierarchy.
Aquarium Care
Provide a spacious aquarium with open swimming room, rockwork, caves, and visual barriers. A sandy or fine-gravel substrate works well. Hardy plants may be used, although delicate plants can be disturbed by active African cichlids.
This large adult male should be housed with similarly sized African cichlids that have compatible temperaments. Avoid very small, timid, slow-moving, or long-finned tankmates. Adequate aquarium space and carefully planned stocking are important for managing territorial behavior.
Feeding
Feed a balanced and varied diet that may include:
- High-quality African cichlid pellets
- Spirulina-based foods
- Quality flakes
- Frozen brine shrimp
- Mysis shrimp
- Other suitable frozen or prepared foods
Offer appropriately sized portions and avoid overfeeding. A varied, high-quality diet helps maintain body condition, health, and mature coloration.
Important WYSIWYG Notice
This listing is for the exact fish pictured, not a representative example. Minor differences in apparent coloration may occur because of aquarium lighting, camera settings, display screens, stress, diet, and social hierarchy.
Because this is a large adult African cichlid, the buyer should have an appropriately sized and established aquarium ready before delivery.
Shipping Information
- Live fish ship using expedited 2–3 day delivery
- Flat-rate live-fish shipping is $39.99
- Live-fish orders of $250 or more ship free
- Fish are professionally packed in an insulated shipping container
- Someone must be available to receive the package on the first delivery attempt
- Shipping may be delayed when severe weather could endanger the fish
Live Arrival Guarantee
DSS Aquatics carefully inspects and packs every fish before shipment. In the unlikely event of a live-arrival issue, the buyer must contact DSS Aquatics within one hour of the carrier’s recorded delivery time and provide clear photographs or video as requested.
Live fish cannot be returned. The Live Arrival Guarantee applies according to the complete DSS Aquatics shipping and livestock policies.
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