Black Face Placidochromis Electra (Fort Maguire)
Placidochromis electra is a quiet, peaceful cichlid which can be hold best in a large tank with a lot of swimming space together with multiple females and other quiet species from similar environments, mbunas are generally too aggressive.
In the lake they are swimming behind big fish which swirl up the sand in which they are searching for food. In the aquarium, they are comfortable with any food. They take everything they get offered, like spirulina pellets, mysis, artemia, cyclops and shrimp-peas mix
- Species – Placidochromis Electra Fort Maguire
- Common Name – Black Face Electra
- Origin – Lake Malawi
- Diet – Carnivore/Omnivore
- PH Range – Alkaline 7.5 – 8.5
- Water Type – Hard
- Temperature – Tropical 24°c
- Breed Type – Mouth brooder
- Current Size – approximately 5cm (Grows to approximately 20cm)
- Sex – Un-sexed
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