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Name
Scientific name
Labidochromis caeruleus
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Summary
Labidochromis caeruleus is a relatively peaceful mbuna from the northern part of Lake Malawi, best known in the hobby for its 'electric yel…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
100mm, standard length
Tank size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 38 cm
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.7–8.6
Hardness
10–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries
Not recorded
Supporting text
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Malawi. It occurs in the northern part of the lake, between Cape Kaiser and Lundo, and also from Chirmbo Point to Charo. The "electric yellow" …
Habitat
L. caeruleus inhabits two distinct biotopes in the lake, occuring in both rocky areas and also in heavily vegetated beds of Vallisneria.
Aquarium size
90 ∗ 45 ∗ 38 cm36 ∗ 18 ∗ 15 in - ~154 litres~41 US gal.
Maintenance
Much of the aquarium should contain piles of rocks arranged to form caves with small areas of open water between. A sandy substrate is best.
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 28 °C75 – 82 °F pH: 7.7-8.6 Hardness: 10-25°H
Diet
L. caeruleus will accept most foods offered but vegetable matter in the form of spirulina flakes, blanched spinach etc. should form a large proportion of the d…
Behaviour and compatibility
A relatively peaceful species ideal for many hard water communities. Ideally, it should be kept in a Lake Malawi biotope aquarium with fish such as peaceful Ha…
Sexual dimorphism
Adult males tend to be somewhat larger than females and develop brighter colours when spawning. They may also develop more black pigmentation in the fins altho…
Reproduction
Possible. Maternal mouthbrooder. It should be spawned in a species tank in a harem of one male and at least 3 females. A 48" aquarium is a good size and should…
Notes
This species is one of the most popular Rift Lake cichlids in the hobby, due to its striking colouration and somewhat peaceful (for a mbuna) nature. It exists …
References
References
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