Electric Yellow Lab

Labidochromis caeruleus

Also known as: Yellow Lab, Lemon Cichlid

A bright yellow Malawi mbuna — one of the most peaceful rift-lake cichlids.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

75–82°F

pH

7.6–8.8

Hardness

10–25 dGH

Max size

4 in

Min tank

40 gal

Temperament

Semi-aggressive

Social

Groups (4+)

Swim level

All

Diet

Omnivore

Care level

Intermediate

Lifespan

6-10 years

Breeding

Mouthbrooder

Suitability

Common

Origin

Lake Malawi, Africa

Yellow labs need hard, alkaline water and rocky caves, like all Malawi mbuna. They are among the calmer mbuna but still best kept in groups to spread aggression.