Yellow Electric Cichlid
Yellow cichlid is one of the most common fish species in aquariums.
Yellow electric cichlid. While the bright color of both sexes make this a favorite in the pet trade it can make it difficult to discern males from females to. Its scientific name is labidochromis caeruleus. The electric yellow cichlid labidochromis caeruleus is one of the most popular african cichlids because of the beautiful yellow coloring.
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. The electric yellow cichlid or labidochromis caeruleus is a mildly aggressive mbuna that s native to the rocky shores of nkhata bay in lake malawi in east africa. 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.
They inhabit deep waters with plenty of rocks surrounding it providing plenty of cracks and crevices for them. The electric yellow cichlid labidochromis caeruleus is often seen in most local fish stores and cichlid keepers aquariums. 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.
It is the most popular african cichlid amongst aquarium hobbyists. Electric yellow cichlid is a mouthbrooder and it is quite normal for them to breed in home aquariums. Both males and females display the bright lemon drop coloration contrasted by black fins.
They create beautiful images in the aquarium thanks to their colorful and active nature. The electric yellow cichlid is found in planted areas and rocky shorelines of lake malawi one of the great rift lakes in east africa. They start breeding when they are about 5 or 6 cm 1 97 2 36 inch long.
Males also feature black stripes along their dorsal anal and pelvic fins. Its different names are due to its variety of color morphs. Electric yellow labs get their name from the brilliant yellow color that dominant males display.
They like rocks and caves as decorations in aquariums. The scientific name for this fish is labidochromis caeruleus. The body of the electric cichlid is a deep yellow color with black highlights on its fins.
Origins of the electric yellow cichlid. The electric yellow cichlid is a popular fresh water aquarium fish. Electric yellow cichlids add a cheery burst of color to any freshwater tank.
This species which has a high tolerance to bad water conditions is also easy to breed. At this size they should be about 6 months old which is the age when they are sexually mature. 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.
