Deep Water Hap

Deep Water Hap

Placidochromis electra

Also known as: Electra Cichlid

💧 Freshwater ⚡ Semi-aggressive 🟡 Moderate 🍽️ Omnivore

A stunning Malawi Hap with an electric blue body and prominent dark vertical bars. Males develop intense metallic blue coloring.

Tank Size

55 gal
minimum (75+ preferred)

Temperature

75–82°F
24–28°C

pH Range

7.5–8.5
water acidity

Max Size

6"
15.2 cm

Lifespan

8–10 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Peaceful for a Malawi cichlid. Best kept with Peacocks and other mild Haps. Provide open swimming space with some rocks.

Feeding

Pellets, frozen brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and flakes. A varied diet brings out the best coloring.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Diamond Tetra 2.5" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5"

Incompatible With

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Green Neon Tetra 1" Red Phantom Tetra 1.5" Espei Rasbora 1.5" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Exclamation Point Rasbora 0.7"

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