Males have a blue body with darker stripes. They also show some orange on the body. Their tail, dorsal fin, and anal fins are orange as well. 

This is a rare type of Placidochromis. 

Best kept with other haplochromines and larger Jacobfrieberi type peacocks. 

Mildly aggressive to aggressive. It can be too aggressive for milder peacocks. 

The best group for breeding is one male with five females.

90 gallon or larger tank recommended.