Metriaclima callainos
| Common Names: | Cobalt Blue Cobalt Zebra |
| Synonyms: |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Category: | Cichlids |
| Distribution: | Africa; Found on Northwestern Coast |
| Main Ecosystem: | Rift Lake; Rift Lake |
| Temperament: | Aggressive; Mildly Aggressive |
| Diet: | Herbivore; Herbivore |
| Care: | This fish should be kept in a tank of at least 55 gallons or more, with plenty of caves. Feeding it prepared flakes and other foods are good, but fresh and frozen vegetables are a must for this fish to thrive. |
| pH: |
|
| Temperature: |
|
| Hardness: |
|
| Potential Size: | Male: 15cm (5.9") Female: 15cm (5.9") |
| Water Region: | Middle, Surface; Middle-Surface |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Both males and females are blue, the male being brighter than the female. To determine sex you should vent this fish. |
| Breeding: | Maternal Mouth Brooder |
| Variants: |
| Comments: | A very lovely fish to add to your Mbuna tank. |
| Main Colours: | Blue |
| Markings: | No Markings |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Flat |
| Search: | Show similar species Find compatible species |
| Image Credit: | ;heidi |
| Submitted By: | heidi |
| History: | View changes to this profile |
| Edit Profile: |