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Labidochromis caeruleus
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Labidochromis caeruleus

Common Names: Electric Yellow
Lemon Yellow
Yellow Lab
Synonyms:
Family: Cichlidae
Category: Cichlids
Distribution: Africa; Lake Malawi, Africa
Main Ecosystem: Rift Lake; Rift Lake
Temperament: Territorial; Peaceful. Can be semi-agressive when spawning.
Diet: Ominvore; Ominvore
Care: Feed flakes and brine shrimp. A large tank is not required and will often compliment a community tank. The water should contain Malawi cichlid salt and a high pH. Caves are very important as well as a sandy or fine gravel substrate.
pH:
7.5 - 8.6
Temperature:
23°C - 28°C
73°F - 82°F
Hardness:
9 dH - 16 dH
Potential Size: Male: 12.7cm (5")
Female: 12.7cm (5")
Water Region: Middle, Bottom; Middle-Bottom
Activity: Diurnal; Diurnal
Gender: Males grow larger, and are more colourful with a blue tinge.
Breeding: Not difficult. The Electric Yellow is a mouth brooder. The young will leave the mothers mouth after 25-40 days, depending on the temperature and amount of activity in the aquarium.
Variants:
Comments: One of the least agressive rift lake cichlids.
Main Colours: Yellow, Black
Markings: Not Specified
Mouth: Normal
Tail: Flat
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Submitted By: Adam
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