PisciDex Species Profile
Electric Yellow Cichlid
Popular Lake Malawi mbuna that is relatively mild for the group, but still belongs in hard alkaline rockwork aquariums with compatible cichlids.
Labidochromis caeruleus
Cichlidae | Africa | Lake Malawi, East Africa
Core Requirements
Tank Size
55 gallons minimum
Adult Size
5 inches
Group Size
Pair/group 4+
Bioload
4/10
Water Parameters
Temperature
73-79 F
pH
7.8-8.9
Plant Safe
No
Invert Safe
No
Data Confidence
medium
Temperature note: Recommended and tolerated temperature ranges currently match the primary care profile.
Care Warnings
- Mbuna cichlid that needs hard alkaline water, rockwork, and compatible African cichlid stocking.
Behavior & Husbandry
Temperament
Semi-Aggressive
Aggression
5/10
Diet
Omnivore
Difficulty
Intermediate
Lifespan
8 years
Breeding
Intermediate
Schooling
No
Compatibility Tags
Large TankSemi AggressiveTerritorialMid WaterHardwaterSand PreferredRockwork Preferred
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Species Compatibility
Database-driven compatibility notes for planning community aquariums.