Labidochromis caeruleus
| Common Names: | Electric Yellow Lemon Yellow Yellow Lab |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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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