Large Yellow Lab (Labidochromis), a freshwater Malawi cichlid. The care below is for the electric yellow lab (L. caeruleus). Confirm the species if matching an existing group.
Care at a glance
Minimum tank 36 × 18 in (90 × 45 cm) or larger.
Temperature 75–79°F (24–26°C)
Water pH 8–8.5 · GH 10–20 dGH · 0 ppm ammonia and nitrite.
Adult size 3.9 in (100 mm), excluding the tail
Tankmates and setup*
Choose compatible Rift Lake cichlids with similar diets. Use rockwork to break up territories and consider the group’s sex ratio before mixing fish.
* Temperament varies by fish and setup.
Feeding
Use a plant-rich or spirulina-based mbuna staple. Save rich meaty foods for occasional feeding if appropriate.
Reference photo from Underwater Tropics. The fish pictured is from our smaller Yellow Lab listing.
