What do Hap cichlids look like?
Hap cichlids exhibit a wide variety of colorations and patterns ranging from solid blue to multicolored combinations of red, orange, and purple. Many Hap cichlids exhibit stripes or bars of color as well as mottled or spotted patterns in some species.
Are haplochromis aggressive?
If you keep your Haps in smaller tanks, first of all, they will grow agitated and be aggressive towards their tank mates.
How big do haps get?
The Electric Blue Hap has the classic cichlid shape with a stocky and elongated body. They reach up to about 6 inches (15.5 cm) in length, and sometimes a bit bigger in the aquarium. Cichlids from Lake Malawi generally live from 7 to 10 years..
What do Hap cichlids eat?
Haps and Peacocks are usually bigger, living in open water, and therefore have a diet that is much more varied. These fish will eat anything including bloodworm without the issues that mbuna would have (although moderation is the key word when it comes to protein-based foods).
What is a hap cichlid?
Haplochromis or “Haps” as they are commonly referred to, is the largest genera of Cichlids, with many species residing in Lake Malawi. Similar to Peacocks, they display wonderful color and are sexually dimorphic–males display color while females do not.
How big do haplochromis get?
Many of the cichlids in the Haplochromis group have an average size of 4-7” (10-18 cm), so need a much larger aquarium than the small rock-dwelling Mbuna group. A minimum size suggested for these fish is 50 gallons, with 100 gallons being better.
What do Egg spots on cichlids mean?
Egg Spots. Most African cichlids have egg spots. These can either be subtle blotches or clear circles. Egg spots are used as a diversion method for predators. Certain species of synodontis catfish will try to eat the cichlid’s eggs while the couple is breeding.
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