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Profile and Description of African Cichlids

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

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.

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A Female Electric Blue Ahli (Blue Hap), Sciaenochromis Fryeri, holding her brood


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