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Name
Scientific name
Sciaenochromis fryeri
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Summary
The electric blue hap, Sciaenochromis fryeri, is a non-mbuna cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi, found along rocky shorelines and the sandy zon…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
200mm, standard length
Tank size
Minimum length 150 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 45 cm
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.6–8.8
Hardness
10–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
One male with several females
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries
Not recorded
Supporting text
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Malawi. It has a widespread distribution in the lake but is not a particularly common species.
Habitat
It inhabits rocky parts of the shoreline and the intermediate sandy zones beyond them.
Aquarium size
150 ∗ 45 ∗ 45 cm60 ∗ 18 ∗ 18 in - ~304 litres~80 US gal.
Maintenance
Form networks of caves using piles of rockwork in much of the aquarium, leaving some open areas for swimming. A sandy substrate is recommended.
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 28 °C75 – 82 °F pH: 7.6-8.8 Hardness: 10-25°H
Diet
A predatory species in nature, S. fryeri will accept most foods offered in the aquarium. Feed a varied diet of live, frozen and dried foods. Vegetable matter i…
Behaviour and compatibility
Not especially aggressive although it is quite robust. It should not be kept with mbuna but does well with species such as Nimbochromis venustus, Cyrtocara moo…
Sexual dimorphism
Clear sexual dichromatism. Mature male fish are a stunning "electric blue" colour, though this can vary in intensity depending on mood. Females are much plaine…
Reproduction
Not particularly difficult. Maternal mouthbrooder. Ideally, it should be spawned in a species tank in a harem of one male and at least 3 females. However, it w…
Notes
This popular species was previously imported and classified as Sciaenochromis ahli, and is still named as such in much of the available literature. Many morphs…
References
References
No references