Electric Yellow Cichlid

The Electric Yellow African Cichlid is also known as the Yellow Lab or Electric Yellow Lab.

The electric yellow cichlid is a mainstream crisp water aquarium fish. It is a normally happening variation of Labidochromis caeruleus. endemic to the focal western beach front area of Nkhata Bay in Lake Malawi in East Africa. It is the most famous African cichlid among aquarium hobbyists.[1] These fish are mouthbrooders; the female lays her eggs on the outside of rocks and afterward scoops them into her mouth where they brood for 18 days before being discharged.

The electric yellow cichlid is separate from other African cichlids by its striking electric yellow tinge. Develop examples display differentiating odd dark stripes and vertical bars to give extra visual intrigue. The electric yellow African cichlid is likewise referred to casually as the yellow lab or electric yellow lab. Considered a more current animal types and alluded to financially as Labidochromis tanganicae, this cichlid lives in the waters of Lake Malawi between the islands of Charo and Mbowe. First showed at Burundi in the mid 1980s and sent out from that point, the electric yellow was erroneously accepted to originate from Lake Tanganyika.

A serene and bashful cichlid contrasted with other African cichlids, the electric yellow still shows particular social and regional practices. The electric yellow will act forcefully towards fish of comparable body shape and shading apparent to be rivalry for sustenance and mates. The aquarium ought to incorporate a sandy base, gives in, and rocks.

Care Level:Easy
Max Size:5″
Temperament:Semi-Aggressive
Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons
Diet: Omnivore
Water Temp:72-82 F
Water pH: 7.8-8.5