{"product_id":"electric-yellow-lab-cichlid-labidochromis-caeruleus","title":"Electric Yellow Lab Cichlid (Labidochromis caeruleus)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eElectric Yellow Lab Cichlid (Labidochromis caeruleus) - Bright Yellow Malawi Cichlid Full of Personality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Electric Yellow Lab (Labidochromis caeruleus) is one of the most recognisable Lake Malawi cichlids, wearing a brilliant, uniform lemon-yellow coat set off by crisp black-edged fins. Its punchy colour holds up under almost any lighting, making it a standout in a rockwork Malawi display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectric Yellow Labs are relatively less pugnacious than many mbuna, but they're still assertive rift lake cichlids that will claim a cave and defend it against similarly-sized tankmates. They're inquisitive, active swimmers that quickly learn to recognise their keeper at feeding time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt N8 Aquatics, our fish are carefully raised and conditioned to ensure healthy stock suited to home aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eSpecies Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Sold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juvenile, approx. 3–5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–14 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 L minimum, with rockwork and caves for territories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive, territorial — keep only with other robust African cichlids of similar size, not a peaceful community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.8–8.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eIdeal Habitat and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Malawi-style setup with stacked rock and open swimming space suits this species best; hard, alkaline water is non-negotiable for its long-term health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.8–8.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to strong, with efficient filtration to handle bioload\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly partial water changes to maintain stable, mineral-rich water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed a herbivore-leaning diet to keep this species' colours bright and avoid digestive issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality cichlid pellets as a staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirulina-based flake for plant matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasional frozen foods as a treat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid excess high-fat foods, which can cause bloat in mbuna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest kept in an African cichlid community stocked with other similarly robust species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable tankmates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther Lake Malawi mbuna of comparable size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobust, similarly-tempered African cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suited to soft-water community fish or live plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWhy Buy From N8 Aquatics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully raised aquarium fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, well-conditioned stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong genetics and vibrant colouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreeder support if you have questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only breeder in Central Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure you are able to collect your fish before placing an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to fully cycled aquariums suitable for the species being kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure your aquarium setup and tankmates are appropriate before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N8 Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"5cm","offer_id":47863500636265,"sku":"PISCES-17740","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/9520\/1897\/files\/5cmElectricYellowCichlid.jpg?v=1785708704","url":"https:\/\/n8aquatics.com\/products\/electric-yellow-lab-cichlid-labidochromis-caeruleus","provider":"N8 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}