Electric yellow cichlid care
Labidochromis caeruleus
Electric yellow cichlid (Labidochromis caeruleus) grows to about 10 cm (3.9 in) and needs a tank of at least 200 liters (53 US gallons). Keep it at 24–27 °C (75–81 °F) with a pH of 7.5–8.5.
FreshwaterEasySemi-aggressivePrefers hard water
Adult size10 cm · 3.9 in
Smallest tank200 L · 53 gal
Temperature24–27 °C · 75–81 °F
pH7.5–8.5
GroupAlone or a pair
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
SwimsMiddle
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Betta (Siamese fighting fish)PlatyBronze corydorasAngelfishMollyBristlenose plecoTiger barbDwarf gouramiSwordtailAmano shrimpNerite snailMystery snail
Avoid with
Cherry shrimpParadise fishWhite cloud minnowDiscusConvict cichlidOscarJack DempseyDemasoni cichlidCommon goldfishKoiPea pufferFigure-eight puffer
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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