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Scientific Name: Metriaclima nkhunguense Pronunciation: m -tr - -kl -m Common Name(s): Formerly Blue Reef Geo. Origin: Minos Reef and Nkhungu Reef Habitat: Sediment-Rich Rocky Habitat Diet: Omnivore Gender Differences: Monomorphic Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder Temperament: Mildly Aggressive Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive Maximum Size: 4" Temperature: 78 - 82°F pH: 7.8 - 8.6 Water Hardness: Hard Difficulty: 2		Photo Credit: Ad Konings Images: Wild male at Minos Reef [TD] Articles: - Select Article - Maps Malawi Bloat Malawi Breeding Cichlid Compatibility Maps Malawi Bloat Malawi Breeding Cichlid Compatibility
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Unlike other zebra species, females of Metriaclima nkhunguense are as blue as the males. Apparently this causes them to be left alone by males from other species that see a male coloration. In this way the species is kept from crossbreeding with others.

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