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Placidochromis spec."Electra Blue Hongi"
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Group Haplochromis
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Common Name "Electra Blue Hongi"
Fish Size min 6" - max 7" Inches
Min Tank Size 50 Gallons
General Information Located between Liuli and Mbamba Bay. Found in sandy to intermediate habitats. Diet in the wild consists of invertebrates and algae taken from stirred-up sediment.

The aquarium should have some rockwork but still provide open swimming space both along the bottom and mid-tank region. Feed a quality cichlid flake/pellet food, supplement occasionally with frozen brine, krill or mysis.






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