Description
Remarks: These fish are commonly sold as Sciaenochromis ahli, but the fish being imported are S. fryeri. They are found throughout the lake in rocky habitats and feed on small mbuna. The males currently for sale are throw-offs from our OB Ahli line and may exhibit slight differences in appearance.
Scientific Name: Sciaenochromis fryeri
Common Name: Electric Blue Cichlid
Max Size: 6″
pH: 7.5-8.4
Hardness: Hard
Temperature: 74-82°
Aggressiveness: Aggressive
Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Flake or pellet
Compatibility: Victorian Haps, Malawi Haps, Malawi Peacocks, Synodontis
Tank Mate Options:
Aulonocara baenschi Sunshine/Yellow Benga
Copadichromis borleyi “Red Fin”
Mdoka White Lip
