Blue Ahli (Sciaenochromis ahli)
Photo of: Blue Ahli (Sciaenochromis ahli)
Scientific Name(s): Sciaenochromis ahli, Cyrtocara ahli, Haplochromis ahli, Haplochromis jacksoni ...
Species name: Sciaenochromis ahli
Synonym: Haplochromis ahli, Cyrtocara ahli
Common Names: Electric Blue Hap ...
Sciaenochromis ahli does well with other Lake Malawi cichlids when provided with a spacious aquarium of 70 gallons or more with ample rockwork.
Sciaenochromis Ahli Electric Blue Large
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Sciaenochromis Ahli Electric Blue Juvenile
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Sciaenochromis ahli
SYN : Cyrtocaraahli, Haplochromis ahli, Haplochromis jacksoni
PD :An elongated fish with a large mouth. The head forms a 60 degree angle from the mouth.
It is said that some Africans have the kind of intense color only encountered in marine aquaria and this is true for species like Melanochromis auratus, Labidochromis caeruleus (electric yellow labido) or Sciaenochromis ahli (electric blue hap).
Scientific Name: Sciaenochromis ahli
Maximum Size: 8 inches
Minimum Tank Size: 70 gallons
Temperature Range: 72 - 80°F
pH Range: 7.8 - 8.5
Temperament: Aggressive and territorial
Origin: Lake Malawi ...
Comments: This is one of the most popular fish in the cichlid hobby. Often called "Electric Blue Ahli" or "Electric Blue Hap", the fryeri shouldn't be confused with the Sciaenochromis ahli a much rarer, and more expensive, fish in the hobby.
My other 50 gallon tank has six Electric Blue Haps (Sciaenochromis ahli, formerly known as Haplochromis ahli), six Electric Yellow Labs (Labidochromis sp.), and six Kande Island Peacocks (Aulonocara kandenis).
 See also: Blue, Cichlid, Electric Blue, Blue Hap, Electric Blue Hap
  
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