Electric Blue Hap

Sciaenochromis fryeri

A brilliant solid-blue Malawi hap — one of the most electric blues in the hobby.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

76–82°F

pH

7.8–8.6

Hardness

10–25 dGH

Max size

7 in

Min tank

75 gal

Temperament

Semi-aggressive

Social

Social

Swim level

Mid

Diet

Carnivore

Care level

Intermediate

Lifespan

7-10 years

Breeding

Mouthbrooder

Suitability

Common

Origin

Lake Malawi (Africa)

Males blaze a pure electric blue; females are silvery. A predator of smaller fish, so house with similarly sized Malawi cichlids. Needs hard alkaline water and open swimming space with rock cover.