Electric blue hap (Sciaenochromis ahli)

Scientific name: Sciaenochromis ahli Trewavas, 1935

The Electric blue hap (Sciaenochromis ahli) 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.

Electric blue hap care at a glance

Temperature: 24–26°C (75–79°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Sciaenochromis ahli
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 20.0
Depth range: 150 m (492 ft)
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 8.0 - 8.0; dH range: 9 - 19 demersal; depth range ? - 150 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries:; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)