White Cloud Mountain Minnows are hardy, peaceful, and active nano fish known for their shimmering bodies, red fins, and adaptability. They thrive in cooler aquariums and are perfect for beginners. Their schooling behavior and subtle beauty make them ideal for planted community tanks.

• Temperature: 64–74°F (can tolerate down to 60°F)

• pH: 6.5–8.0 — Adapted to Tallahassee tap water

• Hardness: 5–20 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful and social

• Recommended Group Size: 6 or more (schooling species)

• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons

• Max Size: 1.5 inches

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Tropical Formula, Hikari Micro Pellets, crushed flakes, and frozen foods like brine shrimp or daphnia

Yellow Blaze Lithobates are stunning haplochromine cichlids from Lake Malawi, admired for their metallic blue bodies and vivid yellow blaze running along the dorsal ridge. Males are especially vibrant and display bold coloration in mature setups. These fish are generally less aggressive than Mbuna and do well with other haps and peacocks in a properly sized aquarium.

• Temperature: 75–82°F

• pH: 7.8–8.6 — Adapted to Tallahassee tap water

• Hardness: 10–20 dGH

• Temperament: Mildly aggressive; dominant males can be territorial

• Recommended Group Size: One male with 3 or more females

• Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons

• Max Size: 5–6 inches

• Diet: NorthFin Cichlid Formula, Hikari Cichlid Excel, Fluval Bug Bites Cichlid Formula, supplemented with frozen mysis shrimp or spirulina-based foods

Yellow Fire Shrimp are a striking color variant of Neocaridina shrimp, known for their intense, uniform yellow coloration and hardy nature. They make a vibrant, low-maintenance addition to freshwater planted tanks and are excellent algae grazers and scavengers. These shrimp are peaceful, social, and thrive in clean, stable environments with ample hiding spots.

• Temperature: 68–78°F
• pH: 6.5–7.8
• Hardness: 4–12 dGH
• Temperament: Peaceful and social
• Recommended Group Size: 5 or more
• Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallons
• Diet: Hikari Shrimp Cuisine, Fluval Bug Bites Shrimp Formula, algae, biofilm, and blanched vegetables like zucchini or spinach

Yellow Labs are one of the most peaceful and popular African cichlids, known for their vibrant yellow coloration and adaptability. They’re ideal for beginners to Malawi setups and bring a striking contrast to rock-based aquascapes.

• Temperature: 75–82°F

• pH: 7.8–8.6 (Adapted to Tallahassee tap water)

• Hardness: 10–20 dGH

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive; more peaceful than most mbuna

• Recommended Group Size: 1 male to 3+ females, or groups with ample space

• Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons

• Max Size: 4–5 inches

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Spirulina Formula, Hikari Cichlid Excel, spirulina flakes, and occasional blanched vegetables (avoid high-protein foods)

Yellow Leopard Plecos are beautifully patterned plecos with golden-yellow bodies and striking black leopard-like spots. Peaceful and relatively small for a pleco, they are ideal for medium to large community tanks with plenty of hiding spots and driftwood.

• Temperature: 76–82°F

• pH: 6.5–7.6 — Adapted to Tallahassee tap water

• Hardness: 6–15 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful, shy; may be territorial with other plecos

• Recommended Group Size: Singly or in a spacious tank with hiding areas

• Minimum Tank Size: 40 gallons

• Max Size: 6–7 inches

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Pleco Formula, Hikari Algae Wafers, blanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach), and occasional frozen bloodworms or shrimp

Yellow OB Peacock Cichlids are vibrant hybrid peacocks known for their blotched “OB” pattern in bright yellow, orange, and white tones. These semi-aggressive cichlids add bold color and personality to African setups and do best in rock-filled aquariums with stable water conditions. Like all OB types, they are typically male and bred for color.

• Temperature: 76–82°F

• pH: 7.8–8.6 — Adapted to Tallahassee tap water

• Hardness: 10–20 dGH

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive

• Recommended Group Size: Best kept singly or in all-male tanks; avoid housing with other OB males unless in a large setup

• Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons

• Max Size: 5–6 inches

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Cichlid Formula, Hikari Cichlid Excel, spirulina flakes, and occasional frozen or live brine shrimp (avoid high-fat foods to prevent bloat)

Yellow Rainbowfish are vibrant, fast-swimming community fish known for their bright yellow-gold bodies and active schooling behavior. Like other Melanotaenia species, they thrive in planted aquariums with open swimming space and display their best colors in groups. Males develop a deeper body and stronger hues as they mature.

• Temperature: 74–80°F

• pH: 7.0–8.0 — Adapted to Tallahassee tap water

• Hardness: 8–20 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful and social

• Recommended Group Size: 6 or more

• Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons

• Max Size: 3.5–4 inches

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Tropical Formula, Hikari Micro Pellets, supplemented with frozen brine shrimp, daphnia, and spirulina flakes

Yellow Rock Kribensis Cichlids are colorful, peaceful dwarf cichlids known for their striking purple, yellow, and red coloration—especially vivid in breeding pairs. Native to West Africa, they thrive in planted aquariums with caves and soft substrates and are ideal for community tanks with other calm species.

• Temperature: 75–80°F

• pH: 6.5–7.8 (Adapted to Tallahassee tap water)

• Hardness: 5–15 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful to mildly territorial during breeding

• Recommended Group Size: Best kept as a pair or single individual

• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

• Max Size: 3–4 inches

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Cichlid Formula, Hikari Cichlid Pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and high-quality flakes