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| Scientific Name: Metriaclima sp. "Msobo" |
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| Pronunciation: m
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| Common Name(s): Msobo Magunga, "Deep" Magunga |
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| Geo. Origin: Magunga, Lundu, Ndumbi, Pombo Rocks, Tanzania |
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| Habitat: Shallow Precipitous 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: Aggressive |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 5.5" |
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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: 3 |
| Images: |
Adult Male 
Show male! 
Female 
Adult Female 
Male 
WC Male 
Young female 
Adult male 
Subadult female 
Adult male 
Juvenile male 
Adult male |
| Photo Credit: TheFishDaddy |
| Comments: |
| M. "Msobo" is another zebra cichlid. Males have a blue/black base color with light blue bars and spots against the dorsal fin. Females are orange/yellow. This species is found in the higher areas of the lake . It feeds on algae and plankton. When hungry it will also eat the plants in your tank. Males dig holes against the rocks and will protect them at all cost. |
