Blue African Cichlid
Most african cichlids kept in home aquariums are rock dwellers.
Blue african cichlid. Also known as the electric blue hap sciaenochromis fryeri the electric blue cichlid is a commonly seen fish in the hobby. This is due to its beautiful blue coloration especially when fed correctly and its hardiness. Cobalt blue zebra cichlid were formerly classified as pseudotropheus callainos or metriaclima callainos and is still often referenced by these names by many sources.
Blue dolphins are widely distributed throughout lake malawi and nearby streams and water ways. Yellow african labidochromis caeruleus this little yellow african cichlid is easy to look after and less aggressive than the others of its family. You need to know how to set up your tank like this at home.
In the wild they d have little hideaways in the gaps between rocks. Originating from lake malawi this species will go with most other malawi cichlids and usually does well in a community aquarium. Cobalt blue zebra cichlid are very territorial and once they have established themselves within a particular area they will defend their turf very aggressively.
As we have already learned that african cichlids have a diverse variety here we will learn about the popular and most common types of them. They are found in lake malawi. The best way to recreate this in an aquarium is to use rocks too.
If you re keeping the fish in a tank with other members of his own species a male and several females can cohabit in a 30 to 40 gallon tank that is a minimum of 3 feet long to provide adequate swimming space. However often size is not the only criterion besides this the fish should have a fairly peaceful character the ability to get along even with smaller species and not cause serious harm to the aquarium plants do not dig soil etc. Blue johannis are among the least aggressive of the melanochromis species and can co exist with other african cichlids.
