Electric Yellow Cichlid Care Guide
Labidochromis caeruleus
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Bioload Score
3200
PeacefulModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 10.0 cm / 4.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.5 – 8.5
- Min Tank Size
- 75L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Lake Malawi
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous, prefers a varied diet including high-quality flakes/pellets, live/frozen foods, and vegetable matter
Community Compatibility
They can be kept with other Lake Malawi cichlids of similar size and temperament, such as other mbuna species. Avoid keeping them with more aggressive or fin-nipping species.
Gender Differences
Males are typically larger and display more vibrant coloration, especially during breeding.
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