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The Lab Electric Yellow African Cichlid, gets its rather unusual name as a result of its brilliant yellow coloration, setting it apart from other cichlids. Considered a new species and referred to commercially as Labidochromis tanganicae, this cichlid lives in the waters of Lake Malawi between the islands of Charo and Mbowe. First displayed at Burundi in the early 1980's and exported from there, the Lab Electric Yellow was mistakenly believed to come from Lake Tanganyika.
A peaceful and shy cichlid when compared to the temperament of other African cichlids, Lab Electric Yellow would be considered semi-aggressive in a standard freshwater aquarium. The aquarium should include a sandy bottom, robust plants, caves, and rocks.
The female lays her eggs on the surface of rocks and then scoops them into her mouth where they brood for 18 days before being released.
The Lab Electric Yellow diet should consist of small, live foods as well as flaked and freeze-dried foods. Frozen bloodworms are a favorite.
Ideal tank mates include other aggressive Lake Malawi African Cichlids and African Catfish of the genus Synodontis.
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Name: Lab Electric Yellow African Cichlid (Labidochromis sp. "yellow")
Family: Cichlidae Range: Africa — Lake Malawi Size: Up to 4 inches Diet: Omnivore Tank Set-up: Freshwater: Rocks, plants, sandy bottom Tank Conditions: 72-82°F; pH 7.8-8.5; dH 10-15 Minimum Tank Capacity: 50 gallons Light: Low Temperament: Semi-aggressive Swimming Level: Middle and Bottom Care Level: Easy Reproduction: Mouth Brooder |
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