Electric Blue Cichlid

Electric Blue Cichlids are one of the most popular African Cichlids. They are great for an experienced fish keeper who is looking to get into cichlids. The males are bluer and females are more of a silver.

By Bjoertvedt [CC BY-SA 3.0]
By Bjoertvedt [CC BY-SA 3.0]

Category: African Cichlid

Common Names: Electric Blue Cichlid, Electric Blue Hap

Scientific Name: Sciaenochromis fryeri

Family: Cichlidae

Minimum Tank Size: 75 Gallons

Care Level: Moderate

Temperament: Aggressive

Max Size: 8 Inches

Temperature: 75-82 F

pH: 7.6-8.6

Tank Level: Middle to Bottom

Colors: Blue, Black

Diet: Carnivore

Breeding: Moderate