Metriaclima sp. ‘zebra chilumba’

Metriaclima zebra chilumba, one of the larger zebra species, a fish with a mind of its own.

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Metriaclima sp. ‘zebra chilumba’

Metriaclima zebra chilumba is found along the north-east coast of Lake Malawi. The males claim a cave and defend it fiercely against competitors. Mating takes place in this cave. The females look for a small cave in which to hatch the young. The Zebra chilumba is a commonly kept species in the aquarium. Because it grows somewhat larger than the other zebras and its behavior clearly shows that it is the boss in its territory, it is an impressive fish.

Author

John de Lange

Copyright images

Mike Laan

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Additional information

Family

Genus

Species

zebra – Chilumba

Character

Social behaviour

Breeding behaviour

Diet

Zone

Origin

ecosystem

Minimum length

13

Length maximum

15

Temperature minimum

22

Temperature maximum

26

pH minimum

7.5

pH maximum

8.5

GH minimum

12

GH max

16