Cichlid Community
The fish you will receive are approximately 4 -5 cm
The labidochromis hongi red top is one of the rarer of all rift lake cichlids due to its stunning red/orange coloration..
Species – labidochromis sunflower red
Current Size – 4-5cm
Adult Length – 10cm
Temperature Range – 23 - 28°C
pH Range – 7.5 – 8.5
Special Requirements - All African Cichlids are territorial to other males. Yellow Labs are no exception to this, although they are fairly easy going when compared to most other mbunas.
Tanks Mates and Compatibility – The yellow lab is a fairly easy going Mbuna and can be housed with most other Malawi Cichlids.
Feeding – Labidochromis Caeruleus are Mbuna and Mbuna need vegetables (herbivores) while other Cichlids mainly feed in high protein, frozen and even live foods (omnivores, carnivores or piscivores). Providing Yellow Labs with too much protein may cause the Malawi bloat disease which is extremely difficult to be treated and usually fatal.
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Please note – Some images used are library photos and will show the colour potential at a fully mature size, as our fish are juveniles they may vary.
We always aim to supply the fish as close to the purchase size as possible. On rare occasions if this is not possible we will contact you.
The fish are selected at random however you are welcome to make a note on the order and the fish manager will do his best for you, requests are dependent on stock at the time of your order.
