The Yellow Labidochromis is a mainstay in the hobby. I have never gone into a pet store that sells fish, and not seen it for sale. this is for a very good reason. The Yellow Labidochromis is a beautiful fish, with a rich golden-yellow color with dark blue-black fins. Everyone can see the beauty of this fish. This fish has been around a while, being first typed by fryer in 1956. The fish that the species was originally described from was white, with blue fins. This fish gets its' name from the blue fins, as caeruleus means blue in Latin. Electric Yellows have a lot of different location types, each yielding change. 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.
Common name: Yellow lab, Electric yellow, Canary cichlid
Scientific name: Labidochromis caeruleus
Size: 4" (10cm)
Origin: Lake Malawi, East Africa
Tank setup: Typical rocky Malawi tank
Temperature: 23-28oC (73-82oF)
Compatibility: Combine with other mbuna species, not overly aggressive.
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.
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