How to Keep Deep Water Hap Cichlids | Complete Care & Breeding Guide

Today's video is a care and breeding guide on the Deep Water Hap Cichlid (Placidochromis electra). They are beautiful cichlids with amazing bright greenish blue color, and stripe patterns along their face and body. the deepwater hap is one of the most interesting African cichlids that you will find!
Deep Water Haps are African cichlids from Lake Malawi. As a member of the haplochromis family, the deep water hap does get large and needs plenty of open water swimming space and a large tank. Deep water haps are one of the most unique looking cichlids you will fine, and as long as you get a few of the basics right, keeping this placidochromis species is pretty simple.
🔥 The original setup of this peacock/hap tank: • My *BRAND NEW* 6ft Cic...
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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Fish description
2:15 - Water parameters
3:40 - Max size
4:50 - Tank mates
5:40 - Tank setup
6:20 - Feeding/diet
7:15 - Breeding info
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[@dennispeleg7843]

I had one. Very calm and that blue with the black stripes!

[@99Canecas]

Ive only kept mbunas about 10 species so far but im a fan of keeping 4-5 colonies and just watch the tank grow with/without drama and always changing up the rockwork and watch the race for tank boss again😂 . But ive always loved the colors of DW Haps thanks for the knowledge .

[@sandyloyst1811]

TEAM TROY! Very informative and awesome camera work.

[@CichlidBros]

Thank you Sandy!

[@DjPosey3]

I LOVE deep water haps, star saffire and even the blue otter! Very chill fish! And I also feel like they also have a higher level of intelligence than some of the other cichlids but that’s just my opinion lol

[@CichlidBros]

I’d agree with that! Placidochromis species for sure 👍🏻

[@TheSeidrWitch]

I’ve been considering one for my tank for a while. Trying to refrain from buying more until I can upgrade my 75 to a much larger tank. Definitely going to eventually add one

[@CichlidBros]

I’d recommend it!

[@TheSeidrWitch]

@@CichlidBros I just ordered a safran peacock from imperial Tropicals, now I’m thinking I’ll just go for it and add a deep water hap to my order 😁

[@stevecote8088]

I have a 90 gallon and I was wondering where to put my two power heads..I find that these are a good place like you did in your cichlid aquarium..

[@CichlidBros]

I'd do opposite sides with one angled up, one angled down slightly

[@mooncringe915]

Hey cichlid bros ive been watching alot of your vids as of late. Im looking for tank mates for my tank. i have a 125g with 5 EBA 2 bala sharks 4 elliots 2 topaz cichlids. i was thinking about getting 4 red tapajos 4 threadfin hecklii and maybe some rams for the bottom. if you could get back to me that would be great cant wait to hear back

[@harshtruth9148]

I want that video of you finishing and filling the DIY tank

[@CichlidBros]

It’s coming.

[@mitymac]

hows the diy tank going?

[@CichlidBros]

Great

[@abdurrasyid3049]

How much ?

[@FNP90840]

I have a 75 Gallon with Baby 2 inch Severum,Blue Acara,Firemouth, green Terror and Geophagus for 6 months until I get a 125 Gallon?