CheckMyFishTankElectric Yellow Cichlid care
Labidochromis caeruleus · Freshwater · Beginner level care
One of the calmest and most beginner friendly mbuna with a bright yellow body.
Feeding
Once a day. A small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes, a little more for bigger fish. Cichlid pellets, spirulina flakes, vegetable matter.
Claims a territory and guards it.
Good tank mates
Fish that pass every check with Electric Yellow Cichlid in a 110 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.
Do not mix with
- Tinfoil Barb: Tinfoil Barb grows big enough to eat Electric Yellow Cichlid.
- White Cloud Mountain Minnow: White Cloud Mountain Minnow and Electric Yellow Cichlid need different water temperatures.
- Oscar: Oscar grows big enough to eat Electric Yellow Cichlid.
- Green Terror: Green Terror grows big enough to eat Electric Yellow Cichlid.
- Frontosa: Frontosa grows big enough to eat Electric Yellow Cichlid.
- Skunk Loach: Skunk Loach fight their own kind. Keep only one per tank.
- Common Goldfish: Common Goldfish and Electric Yellow Cichlid need different water temperatures.
- Comet Goldfish: Comet Goldfish and Electric Yellow Cichlid need different water temperatures.
Questions
What size tank does a Electric Yellow Cichlid need?
At least 55 gallons. Adults grow to about 4 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.
What temperature does a Electric Yellow Cichlid like?
75 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH of about 7.8 to 8.6. A steady temperature matters more than hitting one exact number.
How many Electric Yellow Cichlid should I keep together?
One is fine. If you keep more, keep one male, since males fight each other.
What do Electric Yellow Cichlid eat?
Cichlid pellets, spirulina flakes, vegetable matter. Feed once a day: a small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes, a little more for bigger fish.
Sources
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