Blue Ahli (male/female)

[demjor19]

I'm not sure which kind of cichlid this falls under, but I was wondering what the difference between a male and female blue ahli is, and if any one has pics of the two. Also, I was wondering how difficult they would be to breed.
Thanks,
-Jordan

 

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Common Name(s): Hap Ahli, Electric Blue
Geo. Origin: Malawi
Diet: Carnivore
Gender Differences: Dimorphic
Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder
Temperament: Mildly Aggressive
Conspecific Temperament: Aggressive
Maximum Size: 7"
Temperature: 78 - 82°F
pH: 7.8 - 8.6
Water Hardness: Hard

As a diamorphic fish the males will display intense color. The females much less color. Breeding is fairly easy with good water conditions.
Male Photo >((()'>

 

[demjor19]

Thanks for all the great info. Anyone have any info to add plus a pic of a sexed female?

 

[craigthor]

Thanks for all the great info. Anyone have any info to add plus a pic of a sexed female?

I can take a pic tomorrow of my female but lights are out right now. Craig

 

[demjor19]

I can take a pic tomorrow of my female but lights are out right now. Craig

Thanks, that would be greatly appreciated!

 

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Originally Posted by demjor19 View Post
Thanks for all the great info. Anyone have any info to add plus a pic of a sexed female?

google could help you on both requests.

 

[demjor19]

LMAO

 

[straitjacketstar]

It would help if you looked the correct name for the fish which is Sciaenochromis fryeri.
Hap. ahli is an old trade name for this fish which is incorrect and is actually the name of another (less brilliantly colored) fish of the same genus, Sciaenochromis ahli.

 

[demjor19]

It would help if you looked the correct name for the fish which is Sciaenochromis fryeri.
Hap. ahli is an old trade name for this fish which is incorrect and is actually the name of another (less brilliantly colored) fish of the same genus, Sciaenochromis ahli.

is there a noticable dif. in color at a young age (2")? i mean between Sciaenochromis ahli and Sciaenochromis fryeri.

 

[craigthor]

I'll try and get a few close ups in a bit I got a couple but the glare is bad and i need to run back to work for a bit.

Craig