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Electric Blue
Temp. Range:
72°-82°F.
pH: 7.8 - 8.5
KH: 10-15
Adult Size: 8" is an average |

Sciaenochromis ahli |
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Native Habitat: Lake Malawi, Africa
Temperament: Aggressive
Feeding: Flake
food and adult brine shrimp.
Sexing: Males
are bright blue and females are drab gray-brown
General Information: The Electric Blue African Cichlid, also called the Electric
Blue Ahli, is a fairly typical member of the Cichlidae family.
Interestingly, S. ahli was first imported erroneously as
Haplochromis jacksoni; however, the two species are markedly different.
The Electric Blue African Cichlid does well with other Lake Malawi cichlids
when provided with a spacious, rocky tank of 70 gallons or more. Although plants
are extraneous for the Electric Blue African Cichlid, they may be beneficial for
other tank members; however, fish larger than three inches will often uproot
live plants. The Electric Blue African Cichlid can and probably will be
aggressive toward smaller fish.
Considered a specialized mouth brooder, eggs are fertilized and carried by
the female. Within 12 to 18 days, fry are released, measuring 1/4 inch. Once
released, they do not return to their mother again. Most members of the mouth
brooding variety of African Cichlids are easily bred while in the aquarium when
given the proper tank set-up and excellent water conditions. A small group of 5
to 7 females and one male will provide the best opportunities for breeding.
The Electric Blue Cichlid needs both meaty foods and greens such as brine
shrimp, blood worms, small fish as well as a quality flake or pellet food
containing vegetable matter.
Breeding
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