Are yellow Labidochromis cichlids aggressive?
Yellow Lab Cichlids are not an aggressive species of fish, in the context of an African Cichlid aquarium. As long as their aquarium is set up correctly and the ratio of males to females is right, your Yellow Lab Cichlids won’t give you too much grief.
What fish are compatible with electric yellow cichlids?
The most suitable tankmates for the electric yellow cichlid are:
- Keyhole cichlids.
- Zebra cichlids.
- Dragonblood peacock cichlids.
- Blue Acara cichlids.
- Clown Loach.
- Giant Danios.
- Pleco.
- Upside down catfish.
How do you tell the difference between a male and female yellow lab cichlid?
Breeding Display Both fish have black stripes on their dorsal fins, but males have black ventral and anal fins as well. The dark anal fins have a light egg spot on each. Males have faint charcoal gray vertical stripes on their sides. Female ventral and anal fins remain pale yellow and do not have an egg spot.
How big do Labidochromis cichlids get?
Electric yellow cichlids grow to a size of around 4”, making them one of the smaller African cichlid species. They’re notoriously difficult to sex as there is no overly sexual dimorphism, but males are generally slightly more intensely colored.
How long do yellow African cichlids live?
between 6 to 10 years
Unlike males, female ventral and anal fins are pale yellow and do not have an egg spot. Unlike other freshwater fish, the Yellow Lab Cichlid has a long lifespan, ranging between 6 to 10 years depending on the quality of care.
How many electric yellow cichlids should I have?
How many Yellow Lab Cichlids can you keep in a 40-gallon aquarium? You can successfully keep 6 or 7 adult Yellow Lab Cichlids in a 40-gallon aquarium. If you are stocking with juvenile fish, start off with 10 juveniles, looking to adjust down to 6 or 7 once the Yellow Lab Cichlids becoming sexually mature.
Are electric yellow cichlids Mbuna?
The Electric Yellow cichlid is among the most sought after African cichlid species in the hobby, along with the Blue Zebra cichlid, Blue Johanni, Bumblebee cichlid, Golden cichlid, and Red Zebra cichlid. All of these cichlids are Mbunas.
Can Yellow Lab cichlids live alone?
However it is best to keep at least a breeding pair or more to allow them to thrive. The only cichlid that is often kept alone is the Oscar. While possible to keep alone, I would recommend to not keep cichlids solitary.
What temperature do cichlids like?
between 78 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit
Check the temperature your African cichlids will need before you bring them home. Tropical fish need warm water that’s between 78 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit (23-28 Celsius). Choose an aquarium heater with 5 watts of power for each gallon of water in the aquarium. A large aquarium may need a heater at each end.
Is Labidochromis caeruleus yellow a Malawi cichlid?
Labidochromis caeruleus Yellow is one of the most popular cichlids in our aquarium hobby. Compared to other Malawi cichlids it is very peacefull. Labidochromis Caeruleus Yellow is one of the most popular cichlids in our aquarium hobby and is always in demand. Mostly because of its bright yellow colour and peaceful behaviour.
How do you set up a Labidochromis caeruleus?
The aquarium for a Labidochromis caeruleus can be set up like you do for any other Mbuna. Use sand as a substrate and use lots of rock creating crevices, holes etc. They are relatively peaceful Malawi cichlids. An aquarium of around 120 centimetres should do to hold 1 male with several females.
How big is a Labidochromis tanganicae?
At one time, Pierre Brichard exported captive-bred specimens from Africa with the puzzling name Labidochromis tanganicae, but the confusion was soon cleared up. Size: 13 cm TL (5 inches), smaller in the wild. Preferred Water Chemistry: Hard, basic water about 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) is perfect for this native to Lake Malawi
Can Labidochromis and metricalima breed?
Yes, there’s a risk of hybridisation between Labidochromis, but quite frequently labs will breed with Metricalima and Pseudotroopheus too, so it is almost inevitable. From Labidochromis choose sp. ‘Pearlmutt’, zebroides and species most different in pattern and colour.