Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Electric Yellow Cichlid's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Back to Freshwater Fish
Freshwater Fish
Cichlids
Common
Labidochromis caeruleus
Loading listings...
Community Marketplace
Fellow hobbyists may also be selling Electric Yellow Cichlid.
Want Electric Yellow Cichlid?
Tell shops you're looking — be the first to signal demand.
What to know before you buy.
One of the most popular African cichlids, the Electric Yellow Lab is a vibrant yellow Mbuna from Lake Malawi. They are among the more peaceful Mbuna but still require a rocky setup with plenty of caves and a species-appropriate diet. Their brilliant color provides a stunning highlight in any African cichlid aquarium.
Key traits
Select a tank to see how this species fits.
Everything you need to keep Electric Yellow Cichlid healthy in a South African setup.
Size the aquarium to Electric Yellow Cichlid's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 7.8–8.6 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Electric Yellow Cichlid is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Electric Yellow Cichlid is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Electric Yellow Cichlid vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
From hobbyists across SA.
Price trends and buyer demand — data only FishHub tracks.
SA price range this month: R35–200 · Average: R96
This data is unique to FishHub
No active alerts for Electric Yellow Cichlid yet. Be the first to set one.
Species that typically work alongside Electric Yellow Cichlid in a similar setup.
Rusty Cichlid
Iodotropheus sprengerae
Venustus Cichlid
Nimbochromis venustus
Peacock Cichlid
Aulonocara sp.
Parrot Cichlid
Amphilophus citrinellus x Paraneetroplus synspilus
Jack Dempsey
Rocio octofasciata
Bolivian Ram
Mikrogeophagus altispinosus
Blue Acara
Andinoacara pulcher
Discus
Symphysodon aequifasciatus