Description
Remarks: Metriaclima fainzilberi (formerly M. sp. Zebra Chilumba) come from Maison Reef in Malawi. Males control caves along the reef where they attract females to mate. Males are light blue to white with thick black bands running vertically from their gill plate to their caudal peduncle. They also have black bridle-like markings on their face. This strain originally comes from breeders in Germany.
Scientific Name: Metriaclima fainzilberi
Common Name: Maison Reef/Zebra Chilumba
Max Size: 7″
pH: 7.5-8.4
Hardness: Hard
Temperature: 74-82°
Aggressiveness: Aggressive
Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Flake food low in protein
Compatibility: Mbuna – Melanochromis, Pseudotropheus, Metriaclima
Tank Mate Options:
Williamsi Blue Lips
White Tail Acei
Pseudotropheus socolofi
