Electric
Blue Ahli (Blue Hap), Sciaenochromis fryeri
Profile
Distribution :
Lake Malawi
Size
: Up to 8 inches.
PH
: 7.2 to 8.
Temperature
: 240 C to 300 C
Hardness
: Hard to
very hard water.
Diet
: Piscivores,
Fries, Flake, freeze, fried & frozen and pellet food. Live food
to get electric blue colour.
Breeding
: Mouth
brooders. Fries are released within 15 to 18 days.
Sexual
Difference : Males are
blue and bigger. Females are brown/grey.
A
Male Electric Blue Ahli (Blue Hap), Sciaenochromis Fryeri
Description
Needs
at least a 55 gal tank to bring out the best colours. Males are metallic blue
and aggressive towards
conspecies. Maintain 1-2 males with groups of females. Electric blue hap
prey on fries so be careful if they are housed together with other breeding
fishes. Prefer rocky aquarium with coral sand.
