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Yellow Labidochromis

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Yellow Labidochromis

Yellow Labidochromis

Scientific Name:

Labidochromis caeruleus
Family: Cichlidae
Origin: Africa - Lake Malawi
Adult Size: 4 inches (10 cm)
Social: Relatively peaceful
Lifespan: 10 years
Tank Level: Mid, bottom dweller
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallon
Diet: Omnivore
Breeding: Egglayer, mouth brooder
Care: Easy
pH: 7.3 - 8.0
Hardness: 15 - 30 dGH
Temperature: 73-82 F (23-28 C)
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