Metriaclima hajomaylandi
Metriaclima hajomaylandi is found in the rocky parts of the intermediate zones from rocks to sand near Chizumulu Island. The upper 2 pictures are from a young wild caught couple, the lower are from older F1 offspring, also man and female.
In the lake the males of these species can grow to 12 cm, in the aquarium however they can grow taller because of a good feeding. The males can then grow to about 15 cm, females grow to about 11 cm.
Metriaclima hajomaylandi can behave intolerant against equal species, against other inhabitants they are in general tolerant.
You can best keep this species with multiple females and other mbuna in an aquarium with a lot of hiding places.
In the lake they are mainly feeding themselves with algae, invertebrates and plankton. In the aquarium they are comfortable with any food. They take everything they get offered, like spirulina pellets, mysis, artemia, cyclops and shrimp-peas mix. Food rich of algae like spirulina pellets or flakes is very important to them so this should not be missing on their menu.
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