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Pick two profiles from the TankFlare species database and compare water ranges, adult size, temperament, diet, schooling needs, and care difficulty in one place.

Electric Yellow Lab (Mbuna), a assertive freshwater aquarium species

Electric Yellow Lab (Mbuna)

Labidochromis caeruleus
Profile
ModerateAssertive
Min tank
55 gal
Adult size
4 in
School min
6
Diet
omnivore
TerritorialHigh energyFlashyassertive or territorialcichlid diet
Adolfoi Cory Catfish, a peaceful freshwater aquarium species

Adolfoi Cory Catfish

Corydoras adolfoi
Profile
BeginnerPeaceful
Min tank
20 gal
Adult size
2.4 in
School min
6
Diet
omnivore
Community leaninggentle flow

Compatibility

  • Same-species limitNo same-species limit conflict was found for this pair.
  • TemperatureElectric Yellow Lab (Mbuna) and Adolfoi Cory Catfish have overlapping temperature ranges.
  • pHpH conflict: Electric Yellow Lab (Mbuna) needs 7.6-8.6, but Adolfoi Cory Catfish needs 6-7.5. These ranges are too far apart.
  • GHElectric Yellow Lab (Mbuna) and Adolfoi Cory Catfish have overlapping gh ranges.
  • KHElectric Yellow Lab (Mbuna) and Adolfoi Cory Catfish have overlapping kh ranges.
  • Predation safetyNo clear predation conflict was found for this pair.
  • Oxygen and flowOxygen and flow requirements are compatible.
  • Temperament matchTemperament gap is wide. The more assertive species may bully or stress the other.
  • Fin-nipping / aggression riskNo significant fin-nipping or aggression risk between these two.
  • TerritoryTerritory overlap is not a major concern for this pair.
  • Size safetyAdult sizes are close enough that predation is unlikely.

This checks whether these two species have any clear red flags together. For a real stocking plan, run the full checker with your tank size, fish counts, cycle status, and filter setup.

Water range overlap

Colored bars share one scale per row; the bright center shows usable overlap.

TemperatureOverlap 76-78°F
60-90°F
Electric Yellow Lab (Mbuna): 76-82°FAdolfoi Cory Catfish: 72-78°F
pHNo direct overlap
5-9
Electric Yellow Lab (Mbuna): 7.6-8.6Adolfoi Cory Catfish: 6-7.5
GHOverlap 10-15 dGH
0-30 dGH
Electric Yellow Lab (Mbuna): 10-25 dGHAdolfoi Cory Catfish: 2-15 dGH
KHOverlap 8-10 dKH
0-25 dKH
Electric Yellow Lab (Mbuna): 8-18 dKHAdolfoi Cory Catfish: 1-10 dKH

Behavior and care scores

Higher scores usually mean more planning risk or more specialized care.

TemperamentElectric Yellow Lab (Mbuna) higher
Electric Yellow Lab (Mbuna)4/5
Adolfoi Cory Catfish1/5
Care difficultyElectric Yellow Lab (Mbuna) higher
Electric Yellow Lab (Mbuna)3/5
Adolfoi Cory Catfish1/5
Diet difficultyElectric Yellow Lab (Mbuna) higher
Electric Yellow Lab (Mbuna)2/5
Adolfoi Cory Catfish1/5
BioloadElectric Yellow Lab (Mbuna) higher
Electric Yellow Lab (Mbuna)3/5
Adolfoi Cory Catfish1/5
Oxygen needSimilar
Electric Yellow Lab (Mbuna)2/5
Adolfoi Cory Catfish2/5
Fin nippingSimilar
Electric Yellow Lab (Mbuna)0/5
Adolfoi Cory Catfish0/5
TerritorialElectric Yellow Lab (Mbuna) higher
Electric Yellow Lab (Mbuna)4/5
Adolfoi Cory Catfish0/5
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