Electric Blue Cichlid

By Misty62 - The electric blue does well with other Lake Malawi cichlids when provided with a spacious, rocky tank of 70 gallons or more. Although plants are extraneous for the electric blue cichlid, they may be beneficial for other tank members; however, fish larger than three inches will often uproot live plants. The electric blue cichlid can and probably will be aggressive toward smaller fish.

Synoma: Sciaenochromis ahli, Haplochromis ahli, Haplochromis serranoides, Haplochromis “Big-Eye”, Haplochromis “Electric Blue”

Common name: Electric Blue, Electric Blue Haplochromis

Origin: Africa

Localities/Morphs: Lake Malawi. The species is considered an ‘old species’ because of its lakewide distribution and also because of it’s breeding technique. It is found mostly in the northern end . Most specimens caught are usually from Likoma.

Maximum size: 20 cm

Natural habitat: Electric blues are found in deep water, over rocky areas.

Natural foods/prey: In the wild this fish mainly eats the fry of other species and will do so in the confines of an aquarium should the opportunity arise.

Water chemistry in the wild: pH 7.5-9, 10-11 dH

Predators: Larger fish, birds.

Brood size: The fish are mouthbrooders.Spawns average about 50-60 eggs, but can be up to 100. Spawning takes place on a flat rocks/surface in the wild but in the aquarium males usually make a nest. Fry are released after 3 weeks.

Husbandry requirements:

Minimum tank size: Minimum Tank Size: 4 - 6′ in length, ~180 - 240 l. Sex ratio: 1 male with at least 5-7 females.
Tolerance: aggressive towards other males of its kind.
Tolerance of heterospecifics: As a predator electric blue can and will be aggressive toward smaller fish. Larger, non-prey sized fish are tolerated.

Water chemistry in aquaria: 72-82°F; pH 7.8-8.5; dH 10-15

Temperature range: 25-28 ° Celsius. It can also tolerate 30 ° Celsius. Foods accepted: The electric blue cichlid needs both meaty foods and greens such as brine shrimp, blood worms, small fish as well as a quality flake or pellet food containing vegetable matter.

Special requirements: none other than water chemistry

	Electric Blue Sciaenochromis fryeri By Misty62 - The electric blue does well with other Lake Malawi cichlids when provided with a spacious, rocky tank of 70 gallons or more. Although plants are extraneous for the electric blue cichlid, they may be beneficial for other tank members; however, fish larger than three inches will often uproot live plants. The electric blue cichlid can and probably will be aggressive toward smaller fish. Synoma: Sciaenochromis ahli, Haplochromis ahli, Haplochromis serranoides, Haplochromis “Big-Eye”, Haplochromis “Electric Blue” Common name: Electric Blue, Electric Blue Haplochromis Origin: Africa Localities/Morphs: Lake Malawi. The species is considered an ‘old species’ because of its lakewide distribution and also because of it’s breeding technique. It is found mostly in the northern end . Most specimens caught are usually from Likoma. Maximum size: 20 cm Natural habitat: Electric blues are found in deep water, over rocky areas. Natural foods/prey: In the wild this fish mainly eats the fry of other species and will do so in the confines of an aquarium should the opportunity arise. Water chemistry in the wild: pH 7.5-9, 10-11 dH Predators: Larger fish, birds. Brood size: The fish are mouthbrooders.Spawns average about 50-60 eggs, but can be up to 100. Spawning takes place on a flat rocks/surface in the wild but in the aquarium males usually make a nest. Fry are released after 3 weeks. Husbandry requirements: Minimum tank size: Minimum Tank Size: 4 - 6′ in length, ~180 - 240 l. Sex ratio: 1 male with at least 5-7 females. Tolerance: aggressive towards other males of its kind. Tolerance of heterospecifics: As a predator electric blue can and will be aggressive toward smaller fish. Larger, non-prey sized fish are tolerated. Water chemistry in aquaria: 72-82°F; pH 7.8-8.5; dH 10-15 Temperature range: 25-28 ° Celsius. It can also tolerate 30 ° Celsius. Foods accepted: The electric blue cichlid needs both meaty foods and greens such as brine shrimp, blood worms, small fish as well as a quality flake or pellet food containing vegetable matter. Special requirements: none other than water chemistry	Keeping Cichlids Rare Cichlids Cichlid Names Feeding Cichlids Breeding Cichlids Importable Cichlids Cichlid Hybrids Cichlid Profiles Cichlid Companions --------- New Fish Aquarium Setup Nitrogen Cycle Aquarium Hardness Aquarium Rocks Aquarium Wood Aquarium Plants Non Aquatic Plants Live Food Dyed Fish Freighting Fish Algae --------- DIY Carbon Dioxide DIY Cichlid Food DIY Egg Tumbler DIY Tank Rack DIY Background DIY Fry Nursery DIY Brine Shrimp DIY Alternafix DIY Pot Cave --------- DIY Bucket Filter DIY Simple Filter DIY Trickle Filter DIY UG Filter DIY Fluid Bed Filter DIY Baffle Filter DIY Sponge Filter Corner Filters Filter Carbon FAQ Bio Balls Plenum -------- Aquarium Gallery

Electric Blue

Sciaenochromis fryeri