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Labidochromis caeruleus
Family: Cichlidae
Origin: Africa - Lake Malawi
Adult Size: 4 inches (10 cm)
Social: Relatively peaceful
Lifespan: 10 years
Tank Level: Mid, bottom dweller
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallon ...

 


Labidochromis caeruleus "yellow"
Quick Stats: Lab Electric Yellow African Cichlid ...

Labidochromis Caeruleus Yellow Lab Small
Offered By: That Pet Place
Price: $8.99
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LABIDOCHROMIS CAERULEUS
LABIDOCHROMIS CAERULEUS
(Electric Yellow Labido - top photo:carrying female; bottom: male) ...

Labidochromis caeruleus
Common name
Yellow lab, Electric yellow, Canary cichlid ...

The scientific name "caeruleus" means blue and refers to the fact that the black streak along the top of the dorsal fin turns blue on males during breeding. Most Labidochromis caeruleus are yellow, however some specimens are white or light blue.

Labidochromis caeruleus is one of my favorites. They are one of the more docile mbuna (rockdwelling) species, and are an ideal fish, for novice cichlid keepers.

Electric Yellow Lab (Labidochromis Caeruleus)
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Species name: Labidochromis Caeruleus
Synonym:
Common Names: Blue streak hap, Yellow Lab, Electric Yellow Lab, Lemon Yellow ...

Electric Yellow Cichlids
Scientific Name: labidochromis caeruleus
Family: Cichlidae
About the Electric Yellow Cichlids
Species Type: Freshwater Fish
Category: Cichlids ...

Alternative Name
Electric Yellow Labidochromis, Yellow Labidochromis Scientific Name: Labidochromis caeruleus
Basic Info ...

caeruleus
Binomial name
Labidochromis caeruleus
Fryer, 1956
The electric yellow cichlid, Labidochromis caeruleus, is a freshwater perciform fish, a cichlid.

caeruleus is one of the most well known and widely available of all the African Cichlids. The yellow fish we see in stores is actually a natural yellow morph of the original L.caeruleus which is blue (hence the scientific name).

Labidochromis caeruleus
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Overview: Its striking colors and docile temperament make this one of the most sought after of the rift lake cichlids.

Labidochromis caeruleus (yellow labs) are bright colored mbuna from Lake Malawi. These are the less aggressive out of the mbuna.
Zebra Cichlid ...

Electric Yellow Mbuna, Caeruleus, Lion's Cove Yellow [picture]
Labidochromis caeruleus var.
SYN: None
PD: The body is elongated and the forehead is slightly arched. The body color is bright, sunshine yellow.

Labidochromis caeruleus
Neolamprologus brichardi
Mesonauta festivus
Cichlasoma meeki
Laetacara curviceps
Neolamprologus tetracanthus
Aulonocara jacobfreibergi
Cyphotilapia frontosa
Nannacara anomala
Julidochromis ornatus ...

This particular morph of L. caeruleus comes from Lion's Cove, on the south side and is characterized by a white edge on the dorsal fin and a white belly.
Profiles Malawi Mbuna Labidochromis caeruleus (Lion's Cove II)
Key To Species Profile Terms ...

Scientific Name:Labidochromis caeruleus
Location:Lake Malawi (Africa)
Size:3-4"
Diet:Flakes with a treat of Bloodworms and brine shrimp sometimes.
Tank minimum:10 gal.

In his art classroom he has a mixed community tank, a tank of piranhas, and a tank of breeding Africans (Caeruleus), which he grows out in yet another tank in his office.

55 gallon (48x13x21) 6x Gephyrochromus Acei 4x Labidochromus Caeruleus 3x Pseudotropheus Socolofi 3x Metriaclima Callainos 1x Metriaclima Estherae 1x Aulonocara Jacobfreibergi
Akvarieprofilen's fishtank
Description: ...

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