Electric Blue - (No Online Purchases)

Name: Electric Blue Cichlid / Electric Blue Ahli. Pick Up In Store Only

Scientific Name: Sciaenochromis fryeri

Description: A striking African cichlid, with mature males displaying brilliant electric-blue colouring. Females and juveniles are generally silver-grey. An active, territorial species best suited to a spacious African cichlid aquarium.

Origin: Lake Malawi, East Africa.

pH: Approximately 7.8–8.2; prefers hard, alkaline water.

Temperature: Around 24–28°C.

Adult Size: Approximately 15–20 cm, with males generally larger than females.

Lifespan: Approximately 7–10 years with good care.

Food: A carnivorous species. Feed quality protein-rich cichlid pellets, supplemented with frozen foods such as mysis and brine shrimp. Avoid mammal meat.

Compatibility: Best kept with similarly sized Lake Malawi haps and suitable peacock cichlids. Avoid small fish that may be eaten, highly aggressive tank mates and similarly coloured males that may trigger territorial disputes.

Habitat: Provide a large aquarium with a sandy substrate, rock formations, caves and plenty of open swimming space. Strong filtration, good oxygenation and regular water changes are essential.