Yellow lab cichlid
Labidochromis caeruleus
Familie : Cichlidae
A small bright yellow cichlid, very popular in the hobby for its color and peaceful temperament. It is a mouthbrooder.
Beschreibung
Labidochromis caeruleus, also known as the yellow lab cichlid, is a dwarf cichlid from Lake Malawi. Its bright lemon-yellow color, sometimes with blue highlights on the fins, makes it a favorite. Males are slightly larger and more colorful than females. It reaches 8-10 cm. In the wild, it feeds on benthic invertebrates. In the aquarium, it is hardy and adapts well to typical Malawi conditions.
Lebensraum
Region :
Shallow rocky areas of Lake Malawi
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
Hard alkaline water (pH 7.8-8.6, GH 10-20, KH 8-12) at 24-28°C. A minimum 100-liter tank with rocks and sand. Perform 20% weekly water changes. Feed with cichlid pellets, flakes, and frozen foods. It is a peaceful fish that can coexist with other non-aggressive Mbunas or Haplochromis.