Electric Blue Ahli

Electric Blue Ahli

Sciaenochromis fryeri

Also known as: Electric Blue Hap, Ahli

💧 Freshwater ⚡ Semi-aggressive 🟡 Moderate 🥩 Carnivore

One of the most intensely blue freshwater fish available. Males are a stunning solid electric blue that rivals saltwater fish in vibrancy.

Tank Size

55 gal
minimum (75+ preferred)

Temperature

75–82°F
24–28°C

pH Range

7.5–8.5
water acidity

Max Size

7"
17.8 cm

Lifespan

8–10 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Will eat small tank mates — a predatory Hap. Best with similar-sized Peacocks and Haps. Provide open swimming areas.

Feeding

Pellets, frozen krill, mysis shrimp, and silversides. A piscivore in the wild.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Congo Tetra 3.5" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5" Giant Danio 4" Angelfish 6" Bolivian Ram 3" Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid 3" Firemouth Cichlid 6" Severum 8" Blood Parrot Cichlid 8" Electric Blue Acara 6" Kribensis 4"

Incompatible With

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5"

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