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Metriaclima sp."hajomaylandi pombo" can be found in front of the Tanzanian coast near Pombo Rocks and Ndumbi Point. They are living there in the rocky parts of the intermediate zones from rocks to sand on a depth of about 3 to 8 meters. These examples were found near Ndumbi Point. In the lake the males of these species can grow to 11 cm, in the aquarium however they can grow a little taller because of a good feeding. The males can then grow to about 13 cm, females grow to about 10 cm. Metriaclima sp."hajomaylandi pombo" can behave reasonable 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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