Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Electric Blue Hap's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
pH
7.8 - 8.6
Temperature
24° - 28 °C
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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
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Everything you need to keep Electric Blue Hap healthy in a South African setup.
Size the aquarium to Electric Blue Hap's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 7.8–8.6 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Electric Blue Hap is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Electric Blue Hap is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Electric Blue Hap vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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Species that typically work alongside Electric Blue Hap in a similar setup.
Rusty Cichlid
Iodotropheus sprengerae
Venustus Cichlid
Nimbochromis venustus
Electric Yellow Cichlid
Labidochromis caeruleus
Peacock Cichlid
Aulonocara sp.
Parrot Cichlid
Amphilophus citrinellus x Paraneetroplus synspilus
Jack Dempsey
Rocio octofasciata
Bolivian Ram
Mikrogeophagus altispinosus
Discus
Symphysodon aequifasciatus