Kenyi Cichlid
Metriaclima lombardoi
Syn: Pseudotropheus Lombardoi
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Temp: 76-82° F
KH 10-15
pH 7.8-8.6
Max. Size: 6"
Color Form: Black, Blue, Yellow
Diet: Herbivore
Native to: Africa - Lake Malawi
The Kenyi Cichlid, Metriaclima lombardoi, is an aggressive medium-sized omnivore Lake Malawi Mbuna cichlid that originates from the rocky shores of Lake Malawi in Africa. The female is blue with black bars and the male turns to a yellow color as it matures. Keep Kenyi with plenty of rocks and caves in order to provide adequate hiding places for these territorial fish.
The male is sexually mature when the full yellow color is achieved, and reproduction in this species is considered easy compared to other cichlids. They are a mouth brooding species and the fry are released from the female's mouth in about 3 weeks after fertilization.
