Order Perciformes Higher classification Sciaenochromis | Phylum Chordata Scientific name Sciaenochromis ahli Rank Species | |
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Similar Cichlid, Sciaenochromis, Labidochromis caeruleus, Nimbochromis venustus, Cyrtocara moorii | ||
African cichlid sciaenochromis fryeri electric blue hap
The electric blue hap (Sciaenochromis ahli) is a species of cichlid fish endemic to Lake Malawi. It prefers to live in caves and crevices in rocky substrates. This species can reach a length of 20 centimetres (7.9 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.
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- African cichlid sciaenochromis fryeri electric blue hap
- Sciaenochromis fryeri the electric blue hap 1080 hd
- In the aquarium
- Breeding
- References
Sciaenochromis fryeri the electric blue hap 1080 hd
In the aquarium
The electric blue hap is a popular aquarium fish due to its colouration. It should be kept in tanks of no less than 300 litres. An aggressive fish, only one male is recommended per tank; however if large numbers are kept in a spacious enough environment, it is possible to keep more than one. Cichlids with a similar colouration are often attacked, so tankmates must be selected carefully. Large numbers prevent a single fish from being the target of aggression. The females are a drab grey in comparison and slightly smaller. They prefer rocky exhibits with coral sand.
Breeding
As with many other cichlids, the electric blue hap is a mouth-brooder. The recommended ratio of males to females is 1:4. The female broods for 2-3 weeks. When the fry are released, they are around 1 cm.
