Electric Blue Hap
Sciaenochromis fryeri
What you need to keep a Electric Blue Hap
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pH
7.8–8.6
Temperature
24–28 °C
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Electric Blue Hap is a fish predator from Lake Malawi, with males displaying an incredible, solid electric blue coloration. They are relatively peaceful for a Haplochromine cichlid but will readily eat any fish small enough to fit in their mouths. A large tank with open swimming space is essential.
Key traits
Care guide
Keeping Electric Blue Hap healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Electric Blue Hap's adult size and activity level. Use robust décor and sight breaks so each fish can hold its own space.
Water parameters
Keep pH 7.8–8.6 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Carnivore. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Semi-aggressive. Watch it at feeding time and at lights-out to see its real temperament in your tank.
Tankmates
Choose robust tankmates of similar size, and nothing small enough to be eaten. Add Electric Blue Hap last so territories reset.
Breeding
Breeding success with Electric Blue Hap depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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