Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – cichlid pellets, frozen brine shrimp
Aquarium species profile
Blue Flash Hap
Placidochromis electra · Lake Malawi (deep water)
Minimum tank75 gal
Adult size7"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature76–82°F
pH range7.8–8.5
Compatible tank mates
Other Haps, Peacocks, Synodontis
Tank mates to avoid
Aggressive Mbuna
Care notes
Males develop a rich blue-purple coloration. Deep-water Hap that follows larger fish to eat disturbed invertebrates. Peaceful for its size.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.