Scientific Name: Metriaclima lombardoi
Pronunciation: m-tr--kl-m m-tr--kl-m lm-br-d-
Common Name(s): Kenyi
Geo. Origin: Mbenji Island and Nkhomo Reef
Habitat: Deep Rocky Habitat
Diet: Herbivore
Gender Differences: Dimorphic
Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder
Temperament: Highly Aggressive
Conspecific Temperament: Highly Aggressive
Maximum Size: 6"
Temperature: 78 - 82°F
pH: 7.8 - 8.6
Water Hardness: Hard
Difficulty: 3
Comments:
This fish is very hardy but is not generally recommended for beginners because of its very aggressive disposition; notwithstanding, this fish is usually found in every fish shop. Unfortunately, many naive beginners unsuspectingly purchase this fish due to its very attractive juvenile form.
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