Deep-water hap (Placidochromis electra)

Scientific name: Placidochromis electra Burgess, 1979

The Deep-water hap (Placidochromis electra) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–26°C (75–79°F). Native range: Africa, Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs on Likoma Island.

Deep-water hap care at a glance

Temperature: 24–26°C (75–79°F)

Biology

Commonly found over sand. May be seen in shallower waters but prefers a depth of 7 m. Feeds by collecting stirred-up material like invertebrates and algae.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Placidochromis electra
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 12.0
Depth range: 15 m (49 ft)
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 8.0 - 8.0; dH range: 9 - 19 demersal; depth range ? - 15 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs on Likoma Island.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)