Can Angelfish and Yellow Lab Cichlid live together?

Angelfish and Yellow Lab Cichlid are possible with care. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Angelfish vs Yellow Lab Cichlid

Angelfish

Pterophyllum scalare

Yellow Lab Cichlid

Labidochromis caeruleus

Verdict:Possible with care

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Cichlids

6″

Adult size

4″

55gal

Min tank

55gal

76–84°F

Temperature

75–82°F

6–7.5

7.8–8.6

semi-aggressive

Temperament

semi-aggressive

Solitary

Schooling

mid

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

warnAngelfish prefers pH 6–7.5, Yellow Lab Cichlid prefers 7.8–8.6 — water chemistry mismatch.

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