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Metriaclima sp."dumpy tanzania" is found in the intermediate zones from rocks to sand, in the neighbourhood of spread rocks, at Lupingu, Manda and Liuli on the coast of Tanzania. This variant can be found near Manda. In the lake the males of these species can grow to 7 cm, in the aquarium however they can grow taller because of a good feeding. The males can then grow to about 8 cm, females grow to about 6 cm. Metriaclima sp."dumpy tanzania" can behave intolerant against equal species and other inhabitants. 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 which they find on the rocks and the sand. 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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