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Electric Yellow Cichlid
Labidochromis caeruleus
The Electric Yellow African Cichlid is also known as the Yellow Lab or Electric Yellow Lab and gets its rather unusual name as a result of its brilliant yellow coloration, setting it apart from other cichlids. Considered a new species and referred to commercially as Labidochromis tanganicae, this cichlid lives in the waters of Lake Malawi between the islands of Charo and Mbowe. First displayed at Burundi in the early 1980's and exported from there, the Electric Yellow was mistakenly believed to come from Lake Tanganyika. Small Electric Yellows will often not show the vivid black striping on the fins until they mature and age.
A peaceful and shy cichlid when compared to the temperament of other African Cichlids, Electric Yellow would be considered semi-aggressive in a standard fresh water aquarium. The aquarium should include a sandy bottom, robust plants, caves, and rocks.
The female lays her eggs on the surface of rocks and then scoops them into her mouth where they brood for 18 days before being released.
The Electric Yellow Lab needs both meaty foods and greens such as brine shrimp, blood worms, and quality flake or pellet food containing vegetable matter.
Approximate Purchase Size: Medium 4cm - 6cm
Due to variations within each species, your aquatic life may not look identical to the image provided.
Fish Statistics
- Minimum Tank Size:
- 200 litres
- Diet:
- Omnivore
- Origin:
- Farm Raised, Malaysia
- Temp (C):
- 22-27 C
- Max Size:
- 12.5cm
- Family:
- Cichlidae
- Temperament:
- Aggressive
- pH:
- 7.5 - 8.5
- Care Level:
- Easy
- Compatibility:
- See Tank Mates Chart below
Buy Electric Yellow Cichlid
Medium 4 -6m
- 1 to 3 - £5.50
- 4 or more items - £5.00
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Tank Mates
We recommend pairing your Electric Yellow Cichlid with these other fish:
