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Yellow lab

Labidochromis caeruleus

Also known as electric yellow, yellow lab cichlid

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Bright yellow Malawi cichlid with black edges to the back and belly fins. One of the calmer mbuna.

Care at a glance

Care level: Easy
Temperament: Semi
Adult size: 10 cm
Temperature: 24 to 27 °C
pH: 7.6 to 8.6
Smallest tank: 200 litres
Keep as: Groups with other mbuna
Diet: Omnivore: spirulina-based cichlid pellets
Swims: Middle of the tank
Lifespan: 8 years
Water: Freshwater
Wild range: Lake Malawi

Breeding

The female mouthbroods eggs for about three weeks.

Good to know

Needs hard, alkaline water and rockwork. Not for a community tank.