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Fish
Cichlids |
Metriaclima lombardoi 'Kennyi' 
Metriaclima lombardoi 'Kennyi' is a mbuna cichlid from Lake Malawi in
eastern Africa. (Click here for a general discussion of
cichlids.) This fish is also known as
Pseudotropheus lombardoi, Pseudotropheus kennyi and as the Kennyi Zebra. It is
possible that the genus name Maylandia will replace Metriaclima.
The nomenclature of Pseudotropheus seems to be in a state of permanent uproar.
For the time being, this seems to be the consensus proper name. Our strain is
from a commercial source. We acquired the strain in 2003.
Size: Males often reach 15cm (6 in.). Females are somewhat smaller. Description: Mature males are yellow with faint, vertical black bars. Females and juveniles of both sexes are blue with vertical black bars. Some females, as they get older, tend toward a brownish-blue body color instead of blue.Environment: This fish tolerates pHs from 6.5 to 8.0 while preferring pHs at near the higher end (basic) of this range. Water hardness is not critical, but it prefers very hard water. Optimum temperature ranges from 20-30°C (68-85°F).  Geographic Range:
This fish hails from Lake Malawi in eastern Africa.
Temperament: This fish is not aggressive for a cichlid, but males can be quarrelsome among themselves. They are active fish, constantly interacting with other fish. It can be kept either in a large single species aquarium or in active community aquaria with fish with similar behavior and requirements. Feeding: Feeding is simple with the fish taking prepared foods as well as live and frozen foods. Periodic feedings of Daphnia or other live foods are helpful in color maintenance, general health and breeding.Spawning: We maintain breeding colonies of this cichlid consisting of a single male with six to twenty females. This cichlid is a maternal mouth brooder. At 30°C (85°F), females carry eggs and fry for about 21 days. Broods are smaller than those of most cichlids, but can be as large as 40 fry for mature females. We do not strip eggs or fry, but allow the females to carry them to natural release. The fry are large and can eat commercial food, Daphnia, brine shrimp nauplii, etc. immediately. The fry are rarely bothered by the adults, but in our system, fry are provided abundant cover just to be sure. Additional Information:
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locations: Page last modified December 27, 2007. |
