Labidochromis caeruleus

Common name Yellow lab, Electric yellow, Canary cichlid Picture of Labidochromis caeruleus

© Sean Evans

Scientific name Labidochromis caeruleus

Synonyms

Size 4" (10cm)

Origin Lake Malawi, East Africa

Tank setup Typical rocky Malawi tank

Compatibility Combine with other mbuna species, not overly aggressive.

Temperature 23-28^oC (73-82^oF)

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.

See also the Malawi mbuna section for more detailed info on keeping and breeding the Malawi mbuna cichlids.

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This website was last updated on 18th January 2008

Common name	Yellow lab, Electric yellow, Canary cichlid	`© Sean Evans`
Scientific name	Labidochromis caeruleus
Synonyms
Size	4" (10cm)
Origin	Lake Malawi, East Africa
Tank setup	Typical rocky Malawi tank
Compatibility	Combine with other mbuna species, not overly aggressive.
Temperature	23-28^oC (73-82^oF)
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.