Scientific Name: Metriaclima sp. 'lime'
Pronunciation: Met-tri-a-cle-ma Species Lime
Trade Name(s): None
Distribution: North Eastern Shores of The Lake.
Habitat: Intermediate habitat.
Diet: Aufwuchs & plankton
Sexing:Males are a yellow/lime color, females are brownish/lime.
Maximum Size: 10cm
Temperature: 24-25c
pH: 7.5 to 9.0
Water Hardness: 300-400ppm
Availability: Rare in Oz
Comments: I have only been offered these once, I was told they were around a few years ago (2011). The males are very rough on the females and possibly the reason behind why they aren't more in the hobby. I purchased 10 bout 6mths ago, I have 2 left possibly M/F. The dominate male was the killer. They also need a good diet mainly based on vegetable matter eg : Sera Flora otherwise they tend to get bloat.
Page # Malawi Cichlids In Their Natural Habitat Vol 4: 191
Retail Value:$30-$40 @ 4-5cm
