Metriaclima fainzilberi (Hongi Is.)

	Scientific Name: Metriaclima fainzilberi (Hongi Is.)
	Pronunciation: m -tr - -kl -m f n-z l-b r-
	Geo. Origin: NE between Ikombe en Lumbaulo and NW between Selewa en Kakusa
	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:

In the wild ​

Photo Credit: Ad Konings

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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.