Yellow Lab

Labidochromis caeruleus

Difficulty (1-5): 2/5

Description

Bright yellow mbuna with a black dorsal edge. The most peaceful and forgiving Malawi cichlid, and the usual starting point.

Water test requirements

  • pH: 7.6 – 8.8
  • Temperature: 24 – 28 °C
  • General Hardness (GH): 10 – 25 °dGH
  • Carbonate Hardness (KH): 8 – 20 °dKH
  • Nitrate (NO3): ≤ 40 mg/L