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Metriaclima fainzilberi (Hongi Is.)

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Scientific Name: Metriaclima fainzilberi (Hongi Is.)
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Pronunciation: m
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n-z
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l-b
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Geo. Origin: NE between Ikombe en Lumbaulo and NW between Selewa en Kakusa
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Habitat: Sediment-Rich Rocky Habitat
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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: Highly Aggressive
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Maximum Size: 6"
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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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Difficulty: 2


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In the wild
Photo Credit: Ad Konings




Comments:
Males are mainly blue with yellow throats. 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.
 
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