Remarks: These fish are commonly sold as Sciaenochromis ahli, but the fish being imported are S. fryeri. They are found throughout the lake in rocky habitats and feed on small mbuna. The males currently for sale are throw-offs from our OB Ahli line and may exhibit slight differences in appearance.

Scientific Name: Sciaenochromis fryeri

Common Name: Electric Blue Cichlid

Max Size: 6″

pH: 7.5-8.4

Hardness: Hard

Temperature: 74-82

Aggressiveness: Aggressive

Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake or pellet

Compatibility: Victorian Haps, Malawi Haps, Malawi Peacocks, Synodontis

Tank Mate Options:

• Aulonocara baenschi Sunshine/Yellow Benga
• Copadichromis borleyi “Red Fin”
• Mdoka White Lip