Placidochromis electra (Mandalawi)
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| Scientific Name: Placidochromis electra (Mandalawi) |
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| Pronunciation: pl
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| Common Name(s): Electra Superior Mandalawi |
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| Geo. Origin: From Chiwindi to Mara Point, Mozambique & Lumessi Mozambique to Ntekete Malawi |
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| Habitat: Sandy habitat |
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| Diet: Carnivore |
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| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
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| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
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| Temperament: Peaceful |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 6" |
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| Temperature: 78 - 82°F |
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| pH: 7.8 - 8.6 |
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| Water Hardness: Hard |
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| Difficulty: 2 |
| Images: |
Adult male 
Adult male |
| Photo Credit: Poor Ken Hong Kong |
| Comments: |
| P. electra does not dig in the sand but rather scoops food off the surface. It is often found in the wild following T. praeorbitalis or schools of Lethrinops and profits by their digging activities. It has been labeled an opportunistic feeder, ''rushing from one dust cloud to the next.'' |
