Sciaenochromis fryeri (Ahli)

Sleeped fusiform body, the males are electric blue with navy blue strips during the frai period while the females are brown.

The Sciaenochromis Fryeri fish is a freshwater fish from Malawi and Tanganyika lakes in Africa. It is a cichlid fish belonging to the Cichlidae family. The sciaenochromis Fryeri is commonly called "Electric Blue Hap" because of its electric blue color and its resemblance to the HAP fish.

The sciaenochromis Fyeri is a medium -sized fish, generally measuring between 15 and 20 cm in total length. It has an elongated body and compressed laterally, with a wide head and a mouth in the shape of a beak. The pectoral and pelvic fins are long and fine, while the dorsal and caudal fins are shorter and wider.

The sciaenochromis Fyeri is a very colorful fish, with a back and electric blue flanks, and a white lower part. The dorsal fin, the caudal and the pectoral fins are also blue, while the pelvic fins are white. The males have black spots on the caudal and dorsal fins, and also have a thorn on the dorsal fin which gives them an even more impressive appearance.

The Sciaenochromis Fyeri is a very territorial and aggressive fish, especially towards its fellows. Males are particularly territorial and can fight with each other to defend their territory. Males can also be aggressive towards other species of fish, especially smaller fish. The females are less territorial and quieter than males.

The sciaenochromis Fyeri is an omnivorous fish, which means that it feeds on both plants and small animals. In the wild, it feeds mainly on small crustaceans, insects and small fish, but it also eats algae and other plants. In captivity, it can be nourished with pellets for fish, glitter, living or frozen foods, and cooked vegetables.

The Sciaenochromis Fyeri is a very popular aquarium fish, due to its beautiful blue color and its territorial behavior.

The males are electric blue while the females have a brownish livery.

Like all the cichlids of its kind (haplochromis) he is an oral incubator and the female drops her little ones after three weeks.