CheckMyFishTankElectric Blue Hap care
Sciaenochromis fryeri · Freshwater · Intermediate level care
A big, blue African cichlid that is a mild bully with small fish.
Feeding
Once a day. A small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes, a little more for bigger fish. Cichlid pellets, frozen foods, spirulina occasionally.
Eats fish small enough to fit in its mouth.
Claims a territory and guards it.
Good tank mates
Fish that pass every check with Electric Blue Hap in a 160 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.
Do not mix with
- Neon Tetra: Electric Blue Hap grows big enough to eat Neon Tetra.
- Cardinal Tetra: Electric Blue Hap grows big enough to eat Cardinal Tetra.
- Green Neon Tetra: Electric Blue Hap grows big enough to eat Green Neon Tetra.
- Black Neon Tetra: Electric Blue Hap grows big enough to eat Black Neon Tetra.
- Ember Tetra: Electric Blue Hap grows big enough to eat Ember Tetra.
- Lemon Tetra: Electric Blue Hap grows big enough to eat Lemon Tetra.
- Glowlight Tetra: Electric Blue Hap grows big enough to eat Glowlight Tetra.
- Black Skirt Tetra: Electric Blue Hap grows big enough to eat Black Skirt Tetra.
Questions
What size tank does a Electric Blue Hap need?
At least 80 gallons. Adults grow to about 7 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.
What temperature does a Electric Blue Hap like?
75 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH of about 7.8 to 8.6. A steady temperature matters more than hitting one exact number.
How many Electric Blue Hap should I keep together?
One is fine. If you keep more, keep one male, since males fight each other.
What do Electric Blue Hap eat?
Cichlid pellets, frozen foods, spirulina occasionally. Feed once a day: a small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes, a little more for bigger fish.
Sources
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