Labidochromis Caeruleus
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| Common name | Yellow lab, Electric yellow, Canary cichlid |
| Scientific name | Labidochromis caeruleus |
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| Size | 4" (10cm) |
| Origin | Lake Malawi, East Africa |
| Tank setup | Typical rocky Malawi tank |
| Compatibility | Combine with other mbuna species, not overly aggressive. |
| Temperature | 23-28oC (73-82oF) |
| Water chemistry | Hard and alkaline: pH 7.6-8.6 ; GH 7 plus ; KH 10-12 |
| Feeding | Small crustaceans and insect larvae, will accept most aquarium foods. More omnivorous than
many mbuna, but the diet should still include a strong vegetable component. |
| Sexing | There is no obvious colour difference between males and females, but males
may show more black on the fins, particularly the ventral fins. They may also exhibit a brownish patch
in the area between the eye and mouth. |
| Breeding | Mouthbrooder. There is no defined territory for spawning. |
| Comments |
Probably one of the most commonly kept and easily recognized of the Malawi mbuna. This species is
not overly aggressive, and should mix well with other low to medium aggression mbuna.
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