Species Profile
Yellow Lab Cichlid
Labidochromis caeruleus
Also known as: Electric Yellow, Yellow Princess Cichlid, Lemon Yellow Lab
Cichlidssemi-aggressive
Adult size
4″
Minimum tank
55 gal
Temperature
75–82°F
pH
7.8–8.6
Schooling
Group of 4+
Water level
mid
Diet
Pellets, flake, frozen, blanched veggies
Notes
Also called Electric Yellow Lab. One of the most peaceful Lake Malawi mbuna, bright lemon-yellow body. Wants hard alkaline water and a 1 male to 3 female ratio to prevent the dominant male from harassing solo females.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Yellow Lab Cichlid
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Yellow Lab Cichlidin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Fancy Guppy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Platy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Molly
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Swordtail
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Bronze Corydoras
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Bloodfin Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Sailfin Molly
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Pristella Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Buenos Aires Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Three-Spot Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Convict Cichlid
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Denison's Barb
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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