Electric Yellow Cichlid
Labidochromis caeruleus
Electric Yellow Cichlid is a bottom-to-middle swimmer.
Save this fish or add it directly to one of your aquariums.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- ≤ 10 cm (≤ 3.9 in)
- Aquarium size
- 150 L or larger / ≥ 120 cm (≥ 47.2 in) minimum length
- Care level
- Beginner – Intermediate
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Swimming zone
- Bottom to middle swimmer
- Temperature
- 23–26 °C
- pH
- 7.5–8.5
- GH
- 10–15 dGH
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- up to 8 years
Care requirements
Care level: Beginner – Intermediate.
Lifespan: up to 8 years.
Aquarium size and space needs
Minimum aquarium size: 150 L or larger / ≥ 120 cm (≥ 47.2 in) minimum length. Plan the layout and stocking within that limit.
Water parameters
Suitable water: temperature 23–26 °C, pH 7.5–8.5, GH 10–15 dGH.
Temperament and compatibility
Electric Yellow Cichlid needs careful companion choice because it can be territorial or semi-aggressive.
Swimming zone and behavior
This fish uses the lower to middle part of the aquarium, so leave enough open substrate area for movement and feeding.
Feeding
As an omnivore, Electric Yellow Cichlid should receive a varied diet rather than one repeated food type.
Make sure food reaches the substrate before faster fish take it.
Natural habitat and origin
Origin: Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania.
Before adding this fish
- Plan for an aquarium of 150 L or larger / ≥ 120 cm (≥ 47.2 in) minimum length.
- Choose other fish carefully around this temperament.
- Offer a varied diet suitable for an omnivorous bottom-dwelling fish.
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FAQ
How large does Electric Yellow Cichlid get?
Electric Yellow Cichlid reaches ≤ 10 cm (≤ 3.9 in).
What aquarium size does Electric Yellow Cichlid need?
Use an aquarium of at least 150 L or larger / ≥ 120 cm (≥ 47.2 in) minimum length.
Is Electric Yellow Cichlid peaceful?
Electric Yellow Cichlid needs more careful companion choice because the temperament data points toward boundaries, space, or similar-sized fish.
What temperature is suitable for Electric Yellow Cichlid?
Keep it between 23 to 26 °C.