Blue Azureus
Copadichromis azureus
Water Parameters
About
Very elegant open-water hap. Males are intense metallic blue with dark vertical bars. Sand nest-building behavior is impressive.
Behavior & Temperament
Relatively peaceful for its size. Open‑water hap with natural schooling behavior. Males are territorial only during breeding. Keep in groups.
Feeding
Planktivore in the wild. Accepts flakes, fine pellets, brine shrimp, daphnia and cyclops. Varied feeding improves coloration.
Breeding
Maternal mouthbrooder. Males build elaborate sand nests to attract females. Female carries 30-50 eggs for 21-28 days.
Care Notes
Spacious aquarium with a large free‑swimming area. Sand substrate for nest building. Clean, well‑filtered water.
Compatibility
Compatible with peacocks, peaceful haps, and open-water Tanganyika cichlids. Avoid aggressive mbunas that can stress this species.
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Copadichromis azureus |
|---|---|
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Category | Fish |
| Care Level | Intermediate |
| Water Type | Freshwater |
| Max Size | 16.0 cm (6.3") |
| Min Tank | 350 L (92 gal) |
| Min Group | 4+ |
| Diet | Planktivore in the wild. Accepts flakes, fine pellets, brine shrimp, daphnia and cyclops. Varied feeding improves coloration. |
| Temperament | Relatively peaceful for its size. Open‑water hap with natural schooling behavior. Males are territorial only during breeding. Keep in groups. |
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