Haplochromis Electric Blue

Common Name
Haplochromis Electric Blue
Other Common Names
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Scientific Name
Haplochromis ahli
Family
Cichlidae
Community
African
Class
African
Temperature
78º
Swimming Range
Middle-Bottom
Adult Length
4-6 inches
Feeding Habits
Live fish, blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp and tubifex worms. Frozen plankton, beef heart, blood worms, brine shrimp, daphnia and glass worms. Freeze dried and tablets foods also accepted.
Compatibility
A peaceful species that is territorial during spawning. Place in an African community only. Will mix well with other africans and certain species of catfish such as Synodontis Catfish.
Habitat
Lake Malawi Africa: Lots of rocks, driftwood and clay pots for creating territories. Live plants are a nice addition but may be eaten. The best choices for live plants are Java Fern and Java Moss.
Breeding
The males are a brilliant blue and the females are brown or silver in color.
Additional Comments
The males can stay in their breeding color all year. African Cichlids are very popular with the hobbyists because of their bright colors and interesting breeding habits.