Sciaenochromis ahli
| Common Names: | Electric Blue |
| Synonyms: | Cyrtocara ahli Haplochromis ahli |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Category: | Cichlids |
| Distribution: | Australia; Lake Malawi, Africa. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Rift Lake; Rift Lake |
| Temperament: | Territorial; Territorial. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Feed flakes, small fish, and shrimp. Make sure there are plenty of hiding places among numerous rocky formations, but still leave an open area for swimming. A large tank is recommended. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 20cm (7.9") Female: 15cm (5.9") |
| Water Region: | Middle; Middle |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Males are vivid blue, while females are drab. |
| Breeding: | Will breed in caves. Keep a number of females for each male. |
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| Comments: | One of the most popular cichlids because of its beauty. |
| Main Colours: | Blue |
| Markings: | Not Specified |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Flat |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
| Contributors: | fish red |
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