Species profile
Electric Yellow Lab (Mbuna)
Labidochromis caeruleusElectric Yellow Lab (Mbuna) (Labidochromis caeruleus) aquarium profile: minimum 55 gallon tank, 4 inch adult size, 76-82°F temperature range, and moderate care. Keep a group of at least 6.
TerritorialHigh energyFlashyModerate care
55 galMinimum tank
4 inAdult size
6Schooling minimum
76-82°FTemperature
Water Range
- pH
- 7.6-8.6
- GH
- 10-25 dGH
- KH
- 8-18 dKH
Behavior
- Temperament
- Assertive
- Fin nipping
- 0/5
- Territory
- 4/5
Diet and Care
- Diet
- omnivore
- Diet difficulty
- 2/5
- Care difficulty
- 3/5
Planning Notes
African cichlid care depends on correct diet, hard water, stocking density, and aggression management.
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