Electric Blue Peacock Cichlid
The electric blue acara andinoacara pulcher is a freshwater fish native to the slow flowing rivers and lakes of central and south america.
Electric blue peacock cichlid. These fish are not hard to keep but do keep in mind they are a true piscivore meaning they will try and eat any smaller fish they. Sciaenochromis are a carnivorous species so they will do best on a protein based diet. The blue peacock cichlid does well in an aquarium that is at least 55 gallons with plenty of rocks for territories and a sandy bottom.
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This is due to its beautiful blue coloration especially when fed correctly and its hardiness. Community aquariums with these fish are sure to be a stunning sight. It s not recommended to keep multiple varieties of peacock cichlids together.
They are from the cichlidae family a well known group among fishkeeping enthusiasts. This striking blue hap can be found off maleri island within lake malawi. Also known as the electric blue hap sciaenochromis fryeri the electric blue cichlid is a commonly seen fish in the hobby.
The males are a bright yellow to metallic blue whereas the females take on a drab brown to gray color. Our larger ahli will get hikari pellets while our smaller ahli get beef heart flakes. They are a relatively tolerant fish that has a peaceful temperament.
Originating from lake malawi this species will go with most other malawi cichlids and usually does well in a community aquarium. The blue peacock cichlid aulonocara nyassae comes from the rocky sandy shores of lake malawi africa. Though they get along this can cause breeding issues later on covered more in depth later on.
The electric blue cichlid or as some older aquarists might refer to as an electric blue hap is one of the most stunning african cichlids available in the trade and very common in cichlid setups. They can be housed with other haplochromis and peaceful mbuna but do not house with male and female aulonocara peacock cichlids. They will kill the male peacocks and hybridize with the females.
The electric blue hap is a fairly aggressive cichlid so not considered to be a community fish. It will rarely cause you any trouble and will get. They are not overly aggressive and display as stunning blue colour that adds to any setup.
These fish aren t the hardiest meaning they are ultra sensitive and difficult to keep.
