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Sciaenochromis fryeri (electric blue cichlid) |
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Scientific name: Sciaenochromis fryeri Common name: Electric blue cichlid, Hap ahli Region: Lake Malawi
Size: 7 inches Color: Bright blue with white fin on top
Water Chemistry: pH: 7.8 to 8.6, hardness: very hard
Temperature: 78-82 Aggression: agressive Compatibility: Best kept with Malawi cichlids of a similar size
Diet: Carnivorous
How to breed: Mouthbrooding females hide among the rocks and release their fry after 3 weeks. General: This is both an attractive as well as fairly stable fish to keep. A good beginner fish, just be cautious when choosing tankmates. |