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Metriaclima sp. "lime nkhomo"

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Scientific Name: Metriaclima sp. "lime nkhomo"
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Pronunciation: m
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Common Name(s): Pseudotropheus sp. "Lime Nkhomo"
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Geo. Origin: Mbenji Island
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Habitat: Intermediate Zone
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Diet: Omnivore
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Gender Differences: Dimorphic
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Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder
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Temperament: Mildly Aggressive
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Conspecific Temperament: Aggressive
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Maximum Size: 4"
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Temperature: 78 - 82°F
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pH: 7.8 - 8.6
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Water Hardness: Hard


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Photo Credit: Greg Ward


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A relatively small, elongate mbuna, Metriaclima sp. "lime nkhomo" is reported to be closely related to Metriaclima sp. "daktari". Females are silver-beige with yellow in the dorsal fin.
 
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