Species profile
Electric Blue Ahli Cichlid
Sciaenochromis fryeriElectric Blue Ahli Cichlid (Sciaenochromis fryeri) aquarium profile: minimum 75 gallon tank, 7 inch adult size, 76-82°F temperature range, and moderate care. Can usually be planned as a single specimen or small group depending on temperament.
TerritorialHigh energyFlashyModerate care
75 galMinimum tank
7 inAdult size
1Schooling minimum
76-82°FTemperature
Water Range
- pH
- 7.6-8.6
- GH
- 10-25 dGH
- KH
- 8-18 dKH
Behavior
- Temperament
- Assertive
- Fin nipping
- 0/5
- Territory
- 4/5
Diet and Care
- Diet
- carnivore
- Diet difficulty
- 3/5
- Care difficulty
- 3/5
Planning Notes
Moderate care needs; may require mature grazing surfaces or supplemental fresh/frozen foods.
This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.
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