Sciaenochromis fryeri

Mature males are electric blue, with intensity changing with condition.

Females and juveniles are plainer; juvenile color alone cannot reliably indicate sex.

Adult length

Up to 20 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)

Water temperature

24–28 °C

Lifespan

8–10 years

pH

7.6–8.8

Hardness

10–25 dGH

Natural habitat

Inhabits rocky shores of Lake Malawi.

Preys on small fish and is often mislabeled S. ahli. Breeding different locality forms together, or with some peacock cichlids, risks hybridization.