Electric Yellow Cichlid
It is usually seen in its golden phase thus its common names also include yellow lab cichlid electric yellow lab yellow labido lemon yellow lab and lemon drop cichlid.
Electric yellow cichlid. It is however shy at times. It is a naturally occurring variant of labidochromis caeruleus endemic to the central western coastal region of nkhata bay in lake malawi in east africa. The electric yellow labidochromis caeruleus is a cichlid species found in the northern part of lake malawi on both shores.
The electric yellow cichlid is a popular fresh water aquarium fish. Its different names are due to its variety of color morphs. Yellow lab cichlid labidochromis caeruleus is also known as electric yellow cichlid lemon drop cichlid yellow labido blue streak hap as well as yellow prince.
In the wild their diet consists mainly of small invertebrates but being an omnivore the electric yellow cichlid does well on a predominantly herbivore diet but benefits from added protein more than the average mbuna. Origins of the electric yellow cichlid the yellow lab cichlid is endemic to kakusa lions cove lundu island nkhata bay and undu point in the central western coastal region of lake malawi in east africa. Most cichlids such as the electric yellow cichlids are aggressive.
The body of the electric cichlid is a deep yellow color with black highlights on its fins. The male is the bigger of the species topping out at 4 to 5 inches long when he s fully grown. The electric yellow cichlid labidochromis caeruleus is one of the most popular african cichlids because of the beautiful yellow coloring.
High protein food sources have been reported to cause malawi bloat. They start breeding when they are about 5 or 6 cm 1 97 2 36 inch long. Although this one is just semi aggressive it will behave aggressively towards other fish that look alike.
However there is considerable color variation within the species. Its scientific name is labidochromis caeruleus. They inhabit deep waters with plenty of rocks surrounding it providing plenty of cracks and crevices for them.
Females stay considerably smaller only 2 to 3 inches in length. Electric yellow cichlid is a mouthbrooder and it is quite normal for them to breed in home aquariums. It is the most popular african cichlid amongst aquarium hobbyists.
The scientific name for this fish is labidochromis caeruleus. At this size they should be about 6 months old which is the age when they are sexually mature. The electric yellow cichlid is found in planted areas and rocky shorelines of lake malawi one of the great rift lakes in east africa.
