Electric Blue Hap (Sciaenochromis fryeri)

The Electric Blue Hap, Sciaenochromis fryeri, is a predatory Lake Malawi cichlid best known for the intense azure colour of a mature dominant male. It is a substantial hard-water fish for a planned African cichlid aquarium, not a blue community fish for an ordinary mixed tropical setup. The accepted name matters: this product is Sciaenochromis fryeri, not "Haplochromis fryeri" and not the separate species Sciaenochromis ahli.

Sex and adult male colour are not guaranteed on this listing. Juveniles and females are normally much plainer than a mature blue male, and the available size options may be too young for reliable sexing. The four existing gallery images show representative adult male appearance. They help explain colour potential and body shape, but they are not photographs of the exact fish that will be delivered.

Choose the available size above only after preparing the adult aquarium. Published species evidence records a maximum of 11.5cm standard length, which is roughly 14-15cm total length once the tail is included. We recommend a mature, strongly filtered Lake Malawi aquarium of at least 300 litres and around 120cm long for an adult display. A breeding group or complex mixed-hap community needs more room, confirmed sexes and a separation plan.

Tropical Fish Co prepares live fish for tracked UK delivery under our published live-arrival terms. Eligible first-time customers can use WELCOME10 for 10% off their first order.

Correct Identity: Sciaenochromis fryeri

Eschmeyer's Catalog of Fishes lists Sciaenochromis fryeri as a valid species described by Ad Konings in 1993 from Mbenji Island in Lake Malawi. FishBase and modern cichlid references use the same accepted name. Calling the fish Haplochromis fryeri places it in the wrong genus and should be treated as old supplier or trade wording, not an alternative accepted scientific name.

The genus is important because all Sciaenochromis are specialised predatory Lake Malawi cichlids. Their long jaws, streamlined profile and hunting behaviour separate the care conversation from that of small omnivorous mbuna or peaceful tropical community fish. This listing should be planned around S. fryeri's own ecology rather than the very broad hobby label "hap."

Is this the true Electric Blue Ahli?

The aquarium trade has historically used Electric Blue Ahli for fish identified as either Sciaenochromis fryeri or Sciaenochromis ahli. They are separate valid species. Much of the brilliantly blue livestock sold under the common Electric Blue Hap name is S. fryeri. This product is represented and sold as Sciaenochromis fryeri; the higher-volume common term is retained, but the page does not merge the two scientific identities.

What the Size Options Mean

The centimetre options describe approximate delivery size. A 3-4cm or 4-5cm fish is a juvenile and may be too young to sex confidently. "XL" is a supplier size class rather than a universal centimetre standard. If exact current length matters for an established stock plan, ask before ordering instead of assuming every supplier's XL means the same thing.

All sizes grow toward the same adult species profile. Published taxonomic material includes an 11.5cm standard-length holotype, about 14.15cm total length, and FishBase lists 11.5cm standard length as the maximum. Aquarium sources sometimes quote 15-20cm without specifying whether they measured total length, used a different fish or rounded generously. Our planning figure separates standard length from total length rather than repeating the largest trade claim.

The price selector does not guarantee male sex. Juvenile males are often grey or muted before maturing, and females remain much plainer. A fish that does not arrive electric blue is not automatically the wrong species. Colour should be assessed alongside age, sex, body shape, fin pattern, stress and provenance.

Male, Female and Juvenile Appearance

A mature male Sciaenochromis fryeri can develop an intense blue body, paler blue to white dorsal edging and yellow-orange markings in the dorsal, anal or caudal fins depending on locality and line. Social rank, lighting, diet, health and breeding condition change the intensity. A subordinate male may suppress colour in the presence of a dominant fish.

Females and juveniles are generally silver-grey to brownish with much less blue. This sexual difference is normal and should be disclosed before a customer buys from a gallery dominated by mature males. Young fish cannot always be sexed from dorsal-fin shape or faint colour, and venting should only be attempted by an experienced person using safe handling.

Fish stage	Likely appearance	What the customer should expect
Small juvenile	Grey, silver or lightly blue; sex uncertain	Buy for species identity and future care, not immediate display colour
Subadult male	Blue develops unevenly and may fade under stress	Colour can improve with maturity, security and stable water
Dominant adult male	Strong electric blue with contrasting fin details	The phenotype represented by the existing gallery
Female	Usually much plainer silver-grey or brown	Normal sexual dimorphism, not a quality defect

How to Read the Gallery

All four existing images are retained. They show a vivid adult male type from several display angles: a single fish around wood, two male-coloured examples in a planted scene, a clean side profile and another male-coloured fish above plants. The files are useful for body form, jaw line, fin placement and adult male colour potential.

The second image should not be interpreted as a bonded pair. Two strongly blue fish are more consistent with an illustrative male-colour comparison than a guaranteed compatible pair. The planted backgrounds are presentation choices; wild S. fryeri is associated mainly with rocky and intermediate Lake Malawi habitat rather than a dense tropical plant jungle.

The supplier reference is a small, muted lateral photograph. It supports the underlying elongated hap body shape but is not suitable as a customer-facing hero. It remains private provenance. No image has been generated, removed, replaced or reordered during this listing repair.

Natural Distribution and Habitat

Sciaenochromis fryeri is endemic to Lake Malawi in East Africa and is reported throughout the lake, including remote reefs and islands. The original revision records it from rocky coasts, with fish observed at depths around 10-40 metres. It prefers rocky and intermediate habitat and is rarely found far over open sand.

In the wild it is encountered singly rather than as a permanent pair or small social group. Individuals roam among rocks hunting small cichlids. This matters because the standard aquarium recommendation of one male with several females is a captive aggression-management approach, not a description of a natural harem swimming together all day.

Recreate the functional parts of the habitat: hard alkaline water, high oxygen, sand, rock structures, shaded retreats and connected swimming lanes. Avoid creating a wall of unstable rock or a completely open glass box. The fish needs both visual boundaries and room to patrol.

Adult Size Without the 18cm Exaggeration

The current product data has repeated 18cm as though it were a measured standard. The taxonomic revision and FishBase instead support 11.5cm standard length. Standard length excludes the tail fin, so a well-grown specimen can be roughly 14-15cm total length. This explains some variation among hobby figures without justifying an automatic 18-20cm claim for every fish.

Correcting the size downwards does not justify a small aquarium. A territorial predatory cichlid needs horizontal space, clean oxygen-rich water and compatible companions. Tank planning is based on behaviour, waste production and the entire stock list, not body length alone.

Measurement	Meaning	Use on this page
11.5cm standard length	Snout to base of tail fin	Published maximum in the species evidence
About 14-15cm total length	Snout to end of tail fin	Practical adult visual estimate
18-20cm trade claim	Often rounded, unsourced or confused with another species	Not used as the factual maximum here
Delivery size	Approximate fish length when supplied	Does not change the adult aquarium requirement

Tank Size and Footprint

Use a mature aquarium of at least 300 litres and around 120cm long for an adult Electric Blue Hap in a carefully selected Malawi display. The volume provides dilution and filtration capacity; the footprint gives the fish room to patrol and lets weaker residents move away. A taller tank with a short base is not an equivalent substitute.

For one male with several confirmed females, or for a mixed community of adult haps and peacocks, use 400 litres or more and preferably a 150cm footprint. These are responsible planning recommendations, not promises that every proposed group will coexist. Rock layout, sex, size, personality and the rest of the stock list can require even more room.

Do not buy several juveniles and assume they will become one male with exactly three or four females. Sex ratios emerge only as the fish mature, and surplus males may need separate homes. Prepare a divider, spare cycled aquarium or rehoming route before a hierarchy becomes violent.

Rockwork, Sand and Open Water

Use fine sand or smooth fine gravel across the base. Build several stable rock groups with caves, ledges and gaps, leaving open lanes between them. Place heavy rocks securely before adding loose substrate where practical so burrowing or maintenance cannot undermine the structure.

The fish uses rocks as cover and hunting structure but also needs open space. Avoid filling every centimetre with caves designed for mbuna. A few substantial sight breaks are more useful than dozens of tiny holes the adult cannot enter. Make sure no sharp edge can damage the mouth, eyes or flanks during a chase.

Plants are optional. Hardy attached plants can survive if lighting and water chemistry suit them, but they should not replace rock structure. Many soft plants are uprooted or fail in hard alkaline water. The gallery's planted appearance is not a requirement for this species.

Setup feature	Recommended approach	Purpose
Substrate	Fine sand or smooth fine gravel	Safe base and easy waste removal
Rockwork	Two or more stable structures with gaps and ledges	Creates cover and breaks visual territories
Open lanes	Keep front and centre routes connected	Allows patrol, feeding and escape
Plants	Optional hardy attached species	Visual cover only; not the main habitat structure
Lid	Secure and well fitted	Prevents escape during chasing or maintenance

Water Parameters

Maintain hard, alkaline Lake Malawi conditions. A routine temperature of 24-26°C, pH 7.5-8.5 and roughly 10-20 dGH is a practical working target. The supplier source extends hardness higher, but stability and acclimation matter more than forcing the aquarium to the edge of a published range.

Ammonia and nitrite must remain at zero. Keep nitrate low and consistent through stocking discipline, complete filtration, modest feeding and regular partial water changes. Warm water holds less oxygen, so do not run 28°C as a default merely because an old FAQ included it.

If local tap water is soft, use a measured remineralisation plan rather than adding random amounts of salts or limestone. Test pH, general hardness and carbonate hardness. Avoid large chemistry changes during routine water changes, and never move the fish directly between very different mineral conditions.

Parameter	Working range	Management note
Temperature	24-26°C	Keep stable; increase aeration if temperature rises
pH	7.5-8.5	Maintain with carbonate stability, not rapid chemical correction
General hardness	About 10-20 dGH	Acclimate carefully if source and destination differ
Ammonia	0	Any measurable amount needs immediate investigation
Nitrite	0	Toxic even when the fish still appears active
Nitrate	Low and consistent	Use tests and water changes rather than a visual guess

Filtration, Oxygen and Maintenance Load

Size filtration for adult cichlids and the complete aquarium, not for the smallest fish at purchase. A large external filter, sump or combined filtration system should provide strong biological capacity, effective mechanical capture and reliable circulation. Keep spare mature media available where possible.

Position outlets to create oxygen-rich movement across the surface without blasting the fish against one end. Rockwork can hide dead zones, so check behind structures for accumulating waste. An air stone or additional circulation pump can support oxygenation, especially in heavily stocked displays or hot weather.

Clean mechanical media before it becomes a nitrate-producing sludge trap, but do not sterilise all biological media together. Rinse appropriate media in removed aquarium water and preserve the mature colony. Test after major filter work because clear water does not prove that nitrification is intact.

Natural Diet and Aquarium Feeding

The original species revision describes S. fryeri as a piscivore that hunts small cichlids among rocks, including juvenile Copadichromis and Protomelas. In an aquarium, this ecology does not require live feeder fish. Feeders can introduce parasites, create nutritional imbalance and train a fish to attack unsuitable companions.

Use a complete high-quality carnivorous or omnivorous cichlid pellet as the staple. Rotate frozen mysis, krill, brine shrimp and similar clean invertebrate foods. Our Frozen Mysis Blister and Small Frozen Krill Blister are useful examples, but portions must still match the fish and the rest of its weekly diet.

Avoid mammalian meat, feeder goldfish and a constant diet of rich bloodworm. Do not overfeed simply to accelerate colour or growth. A slightly lean, active cichlid is safer than one with a permanently swollen abdomen. Spread food so less dominant tank mates receive their share.

Food type	Role	Use
Complete cichlid pellet	Daily nutritional base	Choose a size the fish swallows cleanly
Frozen mysis	Lean animal-food variety	Rotate in controlled portions
Frozen krill	Protein and carotenoid-rich supplement	Use as part of variety, not the only food
Brine shrimp	Smaller invertebrate option	Useful for juveniles when particle size fits
Live feeder fish	Unnecessary risk	Avoid because of disease and nutritional concerns
Mammalian meat	Unsuitable rich food	Do not use as a routine cichlid diet

Feeding Routine and Body Condition

Feed once or twice daily in small portions that disappear promptly. Juveniles may benefit from two modest meals, while adults can be maintained without constant feeding. Adjust quantity to temperature, growth and the full stock list rather than following a fixed number of pellets forever.

Watch from the side. A healthy fish should be streamlined, not pinched behind the head and not persistently bloated. Stringy waste, refusal of food, repeated spitting or a hollow abdomen can indicate stress, competition, parasite burden or an unsuitable food size. Diagnose the cause before adding more rich food.

Remove uneaten food from crevices. Predatory cichlids produce a significant waste load, and trapped frozen food can deteriorate quickly in warm alkaline water. Good colour comes from maturity, genetics, stable conditions and low stress as much as from nutrition.

Temperament and Territorial Behaviour

The Electric Blue Hap is semi-aggressive. Wild individuals are solitary hunters, and mature males can defend display or spawning areas in an aquarium. It is generally not managed like a relentlessly rock-bound aggressive mbuna, but "calmer than some mbuna" does not mean peaceful.

A dominant male may chase females, rival males or similarly coloured fish. Females can also maintain a hierarchy. Provide enough length for a pursued fish to leave the territory and disappear behind rockwork. Repeated pinning in a corner, blocked feeding and torn fins require action.

Aggression may intensify after maturity or a layout change. Do not assume that several juveniles living together proves the adult group is safe. Rearranging rockwork can interrupt established boundaries, but it is not a substitute for space or separation.

Tank Mates

Potential companions are similarly sized Lake Malawi haps and selected peacock cichlids that share hard alkaline water and are neither tiny nor excessively aggressive. Every combination depends on aquarium size, adult sex, individual behaviour and feeding access. The terms "hap" and "peacock" are starting filters, not automatic compatibility approvals.

The Rubin Red Peacock Cichlid and Red Flash Peacock Cichlid show the kind of Malawi species that may be assessed for a large carefully planned display. Avoid mixing breeding groups when hybridisation or uncertain fry identity would be a concern.

Small tetras, livebearers, dwarf cichlids and other community fish can be eaten or stressed and usually require incompatible water. Hyper-aggressive mbuna can harass a hap, while very large predators can reverse the risk. Avoid duplicate adult male S. fryeri unless the aquarium is exceptionally large and the keeper is prepared to separate them.

Companion type	Assessment	Conditions
Comparable non-mbuna Malawi haps	Often possible	Match adult size, aggression, diet and footprint
Selected Aulonocara	Possible with planning	Large tank, no tiny individuals, monitor feeding and breeding pressure
Another adult male S. fryeri	High risk	Very large aquarium, sight breaks and immediate separation route
Small community fish	Avoid	Predation risk and incompatible water chemistry
Highly aggressive mbuna	Usually avoid	Can harass, outcompete and damage haps
Very large predatory cichlids	Avoid without expert assessment	Electric Blue Hap may become the injured or eaten fish

Single Fish or Breeding Group?

One Electric Blue Hap in a carefully chosen adult Malawi community is the simpler route. A breeding group is commonly managed as one male with several females so the male's attention is not focused on one fish, but this requires confirmed sexes, more space and a plan for holding or rehoming surplus males.

The fish in the wild is not described as a permanent harem species. Captive sex-ratio advice is a practical management technique. It cannot make a 300L tank automatically suitable for four adults, and it cannot guarantee that every female will remain safe.

Do not buy three random juveniles and advertise the result to yourself as a trio. Wait for sex and behaviour to become clear. If breeding is not the goal, a mixed male display may avoid fry but creates its own colour and territory conflicts that still need expertise.

Maternal Mouthbrooding

Sciaenochromis fryeri is a maternal mouthbrooder. A mature male displays and establishes a spawning area; after fertilisation the female carries the developing eggs and fry in her mouth. A holding female may eat little and seek cover.

Breeding should be attempted only in a spacious stable setup with several females, visual barriers and a safe recovery area. The male can become intensely persistent. Remove or separate a female when she is losing condition or cannot escape, using a plan that avoids repeated chasing with nets.

Fry need their own growing space, clean hard alkaline water and appropriately sized food. Parentage matters in mixed Malawi aquariums because hybrid fry can be produced and later mislabelled. Do not sell or distribute fry under a species or locality name unless identity is known.

Fryeri, Iceberg Fryeri and Similar Blue Cichlids

The Iceberg Electric Blue Cichlid is a cultivated or locality-associated S. fryeri trade form selected for a paler dorsal and upper-body effect. It is not a coldwater fish despite the contaminated words in its old URL. Its core adult care remains that of Sciaenochromis fryeri.

Sciaenochromis ahli is a separate valid species. The common term Electric Blue Ahli has been used inconsistently, so scientific identity should take priority. A page that treats S. ahli and S. fryeri as interchangeable makes it harder for customers and search systems to distinguish real species.

The Malawi Eye-Biter, Dimidiochromis compressiceps, is another predatory Lake Malawi hap but grows larger and has a very different compressed hunting shape. It is a useful comparison, not an automatic tank-mate recommendation.

Fish	Identity	Main difference
Electric Blue Hap	Sciaenochromis fryeri	This product; mature males intensely blue, females plain
Iceberg Fryeri	S. fryeri trade form	Paler icy dorsal or upper-body effect; same core species care
True Sciaenochromis ahli	Separate valid species	Do not merge with S. fryeri merely because of the Electric Blue Ahli trade name
Malawi Eye-Biter	Dimidiochromis compressiceps	Larger, laterally compressed predator needing different adult planning
Peacock cichlids	Aulonocara species and strains	Different genus and feeding ecology; compatibility must be assessed individually

Arrival and Acclimation

Cycle and test the aquarium before ordering. Confirm temperature, pH and hardness, secure the lid and arrange the rockwork before the fish arrives. Never use a new cichlid to test whether a filter has matured.

On delivery, follow the current Tropical Fish Co acclimation and live-arrival instructions. Keep lights low and reduce activity around the tank. Do not prolong an opened shipping bag automatically; pH change can make accumulated ammonia more toxic.

Transfer the fish without adding transport water to the display where practical. Offer only a small feed after normal posture and breathing return. Test ammonia and nitrite after the new bioload is introduced, even when the aquarium was previously stable.

First-Week Observation

Watch breathing, balance, fin position, feeding response and social pressure. A newly moved fish may hide or show muted colour. That is different from being continuously chased, lying on the substrate, gasping or failing to eat for several days.

Feed lightly and at more than one point. A dominant established cichlid can prevent the newcomer from feeding without obvious injury. Check the fish after room lights come on and again during feeding rather than judging one brief glance.

If a delivery concern falls under the live-arrival process, preserve the required packaging and evidence and contact us within the published window. For later care support, send aquarium volume, complete stock list, water-test results, temperature and clear images.

Health and Quarantine

Quarantine new cichlids in a mature heated hard-water system where possible. Use separate equipment or disinfect it correctly. Observe for external spots, excess mucus, damaged fins, heavy breathing, abnormal waste, hollow body condition and refusal of food.

"Malawi bloat" is a broad hobby label, not a diagnosis for every swollen or fasting fish. Digestive distress, parasites, bacterial disease, poor water, inappropriate food and social stress can overlap. Test the water and seek an evidence-based diagnosis before combining medications.

Do not raise temperature automatically for every white mark, and do not add salt or antibiotics without checking the actual problem and product instructions. Treatments can affect filter bacteria and oxygen. A hospital aquarium protects both the sick fish and the established display.

Warning sign	Likely categories	First action
Rapid breathing	Ammonia, nitrite, low oxygen, heat, gill irritation or disease	Test water and check circulation immediately
Hiding with torn fins	Aggression or unstable rockwork	Identify the aggressor and separate before further injury
Hollow body despite feeding	Competition, parasites or chronic illness	Observe swallowing and waste; quarantine for diagnosis
Swollen abdomen	Overfeeding, constipation, reproductive condition or disease	Stop rich food and diagnose rather than dosing blindly
Colour fading	Juvenile or female sex, subordination, stress or poor conditions	Check identity, hierarchy, water and feeding access
White spots or excess mucus	Parasites or chemical irritation	Confirm the pattern and water quality before treatment

Long-Term Maintenance

Carry out regular partial water changes, commonly weekly, adjusted to nitrate trend and stocking. Match replacement temperature and mineral content closely. Siphon open sand and accessible crevices without destabilising rock structures.

Inspect filters, heater, air supply and lid during every service. Clean mechanical media when flow declines and preserve biological media. A mature cichlid display can deteriorate quickly if a blocked outlet reduces oxygen overnight.

Review the hierarchy as fish mature. Record which fish feeds first, where each rests and whether a subordinate still has access to open water. Adult behaviour can change long after arrival, particularly when a male colours up or a female begins holding eggs.

First 90 Days

Period	What to monitor	Useful response
Arrival day	Breathing, balance, injury, temperature and water chemistry	Controlled acclimation, low light and no heavy meal
Days 2-7	Feeding access, hiding, chasing, ammonia and nitrite	Use multiple feeding points and separate sustained aggression
Weeks 2-4	Body condition, waste, colour trend and nitrate	Refine portions and maintenance without changing everything together
Months 2-3	Sex development, hierarchy, territory size and growth	Rehome or divide surplus males before serious conflict develops

A successful first three months means more than survival. The fish should maintain a streamlined body, feed cleanly, breathe normally and have room to move without constant pursuit. A juvenile male may start to colour during this period, but timing differs and no food can guarantee sex or adult blue.

Is This the Right Cichlid for You?

Choose S. fryeri if you have a mature hard-water Lake Malawi aquarium, understand predatory hap behaviour and accept that the selected fish may be juvenile or female. It can become a striking display fish when identity, space and social management are handled honestly.

Choose another species if the aquarium is below 300 litres, contains small community fish, uses soft acidic water, has no separation option or if only a guaranteed blue adult male will meet your expectation. The common name is a colour promise about mature males, not every fish sold at juvenile size.

Electric Blue Hap Questions

What is the accepted scientific name?

The accepted name is Sciaenochromis fryeri Konings, 1993. "Haplochromis fryeri" is outdated supplier or trade classification and should not replace the valid genus.

Is Electric Blue Hap the same as Sciaenochromis ahli?

No. S. fryeri and S. ahli are separate valid species. The Electric Blue Ahli trade name has been applied inconsistently, which is why this page uses the precise scientific identity.

How large does Sciaenochromis fryeri grow?

Published evidence records 11.5cm standard length. That is roughly 14-15cm total length with the tail included. The old 18cm figure was not retained as the factual maximum.

What tank size does an Electric Blue Hap need?

We recommend at least 300 litres and about 120cm length for an adult display. A breeding group or complex mixed-hap aquarium should be 400 litres or more and preferably 150cm long.

Will the fish I receive be electric blue?

Not necessarily. Mature dominant males show the strongest blue. Juveniles and females are much plainer, and sex is not guaranteed on the standard size options.

Can Electric Blue Haps live with peacock cichlids?

Selected similarly sized Aulonocara may work in a large planned Malawi aquarium. Monitor feeding, aggression and breeding behaviour, and avoid distributing hybrid or uncertain fry.

Can they live with mbuna?

Highly aggressive mbuna are usually a poor default match because they can harass and outcompete a hap. Any proposed mix requires species-level research, a large aquarium and a separation plan.

What do Electric Blue Haps eat?

They are natural piscivores. In aquariums, use complete cichlid pellets plus varied frozen mysis, krill and brine shrimp. Live feeder fish are unnecessary and carry disease and nutrition risks.

Is one male with three or four females required?

No fixed ratio is automatically required. A harem is a captive breeding-management method. One fish in a suitable community is simpler; a breeding group needs confirmed sexes, 400L+ and an escape or separation plan.

Are Electric Blue Haps easy for beginners?

They are robust once conditions are correct, but we rate care moderate. A keeper must manage hard alkaline water, a 300L+ aquarium, predatory feeding, adult size and sex-related aggression.

Is the Iceberg Electric Blue Cichlid a different species?

It is generally sold as an S. fryeri trade form with a paler icy dorsal or upper-body effect. Its core adult care remains the same as the standard Electric Blue Hap.

Does the live-arrival guarantee apply?

Orders are covered when the current Tropical Fish Co delivery, evidence and acclimation conditions are followed. Read the published terms before dispatch and contact us within the stated window if there is a concern.

Evidence and Sources

The identity, distribution, measured size, habitat and wild diet on this page were checked against taxonomic and biological sources. Aquarium recommendations are deliberately conservative and distinguish measured species facts from captive-management conventions.

• Eschmeyer's Catalog of Fishes: valid status for Sciaenochromis fryeri
• FishBase species summary: distribution, size, rocky habitat and fish diet
• Konings' revision of the genus Sciaenochromis
• Peer-reviewed Lake Malawi cichlid activity study including S. fryeri

Order With the Right Expectations

Select the delivery size that fits your established stock plan, remembering that small fish grow and may not yet show their sex. The current gallery represents mature male colour potential. It does not guarantee that a juvenile or female will arrive electric blue, and it does not represent the exact fish selected for dispatch.

Your Electric Blue Hap is prepared for tracked UK live-aquatic delivery under our published live-arrival terms. Eligible first-time customers can use WELCOME10 for 10% off their first order. The responsible purchase starts with a mature 300L+ Malawi aquarium, compatible adult-sized tank mates and a separation plan already in place.