Are electric blue cichlids aggressive?
Are electric blue cichlids aggressive?
The Electric Blue Hap is a fairly aggressive cichlid, so not considered to be a community fish. They can be housed with other Haplochromis and peaceful Mbuna, but do not house with male and female Aulonocara (Peacock Cichlids).
What fish can live with electric blue cichlids?
Electric Blue Acara Tank Mates
- Cory catfish.
- Discus fish.
- Oscars.
- Rainbowfish.
- Otocinclus.
- Bristlenose Pleco.
- Moga cichlid.
What do you feed electric blue cichlids?
Care and Feeding Electric blue haps are piscivores who will readily eat feeder fish placed in the tank. The can eat cichlid flakes and pellets as well as shrimp or worms. Feed them small meals several times per day to prevent overeating.
How big do electric blue African cichlids get?
The electric blue hap (Sciaenochromis ahli) is a species of cichlid fish endemic to Lake Malawi. It prefers to live in caves and crevices in rocky substrates. This species can reach a length of 20 centimetres (7.9 in) TL.
How many African cichlids can I put in a 55 gallon tank?
15 African cichlids
A 55 gallon tank can house up to 15 African cichlids depending on species, maximum size and temperament.
How big do electric blue Ahli get?
The electric blue hap (Sciaenochromis ahli) is a species of cichlid fish endemic to Lake Malawi. It prefers to live in caves and crevices in rocky substrates. This species can reach a length of 20 centimetres (7.9 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.
Can you have crayfish with cichlids?
Cichlids as a group are some of the most difficult fish to match with Crayfish. They are either too small (Rams and Apistogramma), too delicate (Angelfish), or they will gladly eat your Crayfish (Oscars).
Are auratus cichlids aggressive?
Auratus Cichlid are aggressive fish, and they can become violent when they are defending their territory. As a mbuna, some aggressive behavior is expected. However, Auratus Cichlid are one of the most aggressive fish among mbunas.