Electric Blue Hap Care Guide
Sciaenochromis fryeri
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Bioload Score
11600
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 15.0 cm / 6.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.8 – 8.6
- Min Tank Size
- 250L (66 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Lake Malawi
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous, prefers a varied diet including high-quality flakes/pellets, live/frozen foods, and vegetable matter
Community Compatibility
Electric Blue Haps can be kept with other Lake Malawi cichlids of similar size and temperament. Avoid pairing them with overly aggressive or territorial species. Provide plenty of hiding spots and rock formations to create territories and reduce aggression.
Good to Know
Electric Blue Haps can be aggressive towards conspecifics.
Gender Differences
Males are larger and display more intense blue coloration, especially during breeding. Females are generally smaller and have duller colors.
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