| Scientific Name: Metriaclima fainzilberi (Lundu) |
| Pronunciation: m
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| Geo. Origin: Lundu, Tanzania |
| Habitat: Sediment-Rich Rocky Habitat |
| Diet: Omnivore |
| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
| Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Conspecific Temperament: Highly Aggressive |
| Maximum Size: 6" |
| Temperature: 78-82°F |
| pH: 7.8-8.6 |
| Water Hardness: Hard |
| Difficulty: 2 |
Images: |
Adult male Female |
Photo Credit: Chad Lopez |
Comments: |
Males are mainly light blue with dark blue bars and a yellow dorsal with a black band running through the spinous portion of the dorsal fin. Females grey/brown. They like alagea and the aufwuchs found within the biocover. When not enough algae are found, they will eat the plants you try to keep. |