Maison Reef Zebra

Remarks: Metriaclima fainzilberi (formerly M. sp. Zebra Chilumba) come from Maison Reef in Malawi. Males control caves along the reef where they attract females to mate. Males are light blue to white with thick black bands running vertically from their gill plate to their caudal peduncle. They also have black bridle-like markings on their face. This strain originally comes from breeders in Germany.

Scientific Name: Metriaclima fainzilberi

Common Name: Maison Reef/Zebra Chilumba

Max Size: 7"

pH: 7.5-8.4

Hardness: Hard

Temperature: 74-82°

Aggressiveness: Aggressive

Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake food low in protein

Compatibility: Mbuna - Melanochromis, Pseudotropheus, Metriaclima

Tank Mate Options:

• Williamsi Blue Lips
• White Tail Acei
• Pseudotropheus socolofi