A varied diet will keep these fish healthier and should bring out the best colouration in the fish. The deep water hap is a cichlid species placidochromis electra that s endemic to lake malawi although it can be found in other areas too.
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In the wild these haps can be found in deeper waters but do well in aquariums.
Deep water hap cichlid. This does not mean a fish cannot be found in other habitats. Males are still attractive fish developing blue colouring around the head with black vertical stripes running along the body. Mildly aggressive conspecific temperament.
Deepwater hap snake river cichlids. Refer to our pronunciation key for an explanation of the phonetic symbols. You will see it commonly in the aquarium trade as part of home aquariums and many pet shops will also have this fish available.
The deep water hap placidochromis electra is a species of cichlid endemic to lake malawi where it prefers areas with sandy substrates generally at depths of around 7 meters 23 ft. Placidochromis electra common name s. Many cichlids specialize in eating one type of food.
Aquarium sizetop 48 x 18 x 15 120cm x 45cm x 37 5cm 200 litres. Deep rocky habitats diet. It will accept all foods offered use quality flake krill and brine shrimp but feed sparingly to prevent bloat occurring.
Will be aggressive towards males of the same species during mating. Deepwater hap is a scavenger and will often look for scraps that the other fish have dropped. Lake malawi adult size.
Males to 8 20cm females to 6 15cm. Find information about keeping the deep water hap cichlid or placidochromis electra in a home aquarium including advice for feeding and breeding your deep water hap cichlid. This is the primary location where the cichlid is found and is a generalization.
One of the plainer looking of the african cichlids this hap is named after the fact that in the wild it is often found in deeper areas of lake malawi. Placidochromis electra place of origin. This species can reach a length of 12 centimeters 4 7 in.
It inhabits areas of deeper water usually below 7 metres above sandy bottoms. The fish can reach up to 8 inches in size. 78 82 f ph.
Notwithstanding some of these specialized. Key to species profile terms pronunciation. 7 8 8 6 water hardness.
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