Fishician®Diet
Carnivore/Omnivore – cichlid pellets, mysis, brine shrimp; sand-sifting forager in the wild
Aquarium species profile
Deep Water Hap
Placidochromis electra · Africa (Lake Malawi — deep-water rocky zones)
Minimum tank75 gal
Adult size7"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentPeaceful
Temperature76–82°F
pH range7.8–8.5
Compatible tank mates
Other peacocks and haps, gentle mbuna
Tank mates to avoid
Very aggressive cichlids
Care notes
Males are deep violet-blue with yellow-orange flanks — one of the more striking haps. Named for the deep rocky areas of Lake Malawi where it lives. Sand-sifter by nature; a sandy substrate is appreciated. Peaceful and works well in Malawi community setups.
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.