Remarks: Deep Water Haps (Placidochromis electra) are white/light-blue fish with a blue-green sheen over their scales. They have several dark bars behind the eye. Females are particularly colorful compared to other African cichlids. They can be found over sandy habitats on the eastern side of Lake Malawi. 

Scientific Name: Placidochromis electra

Common Name: Deep Water Hap

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:

• Mdoka White Lip
• Red Empress
• Lethrinops sp. Kande Island

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