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Gold Lab Cichlid

Labidochromis caeruleus

Gold Lab Cichlid (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
Gold Lab Cichlid aquarium fish
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

assertive or territorial
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