Yellow lab cichlid

Labidochromis caeruleus

Family : Cichlidae

FishFreshwatercichlids

A small bright yellow cichlid, very popular in the hobby for its color and peaceful temperament. It is a mouthbrooder.

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Popularity

Biotope specialist

requires biotope recreation

Availability

Specialty only

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Biotope

Lake Malawi

Lac africain, eau dure alcaline, cichlidés endémiques.

Description

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.

Habitat

Region :

Shallow rocky areas of Lake Malawi

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–28 °C

pH7.8–8.6

GH10–20 °dGH

KH8–12 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 40 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 1 mg/L

Care

Difficulty

1/5

Diet

Omnivore

Min. tank

100 L

Min. group

Adult size

10 cm

Lifespan

6 years

Temperament

Peaceful

Propagation

Mouthbrooder; female incubates eggs for 18-21 days.

Care notes

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.

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