Yellow Lab (Mbuna) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Yellow Lab (Mbuna)

Labidochromis caeruleus

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TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (6/10)

Adult Size10 cm

Temperature24–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom

StockingSolo or group

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Compatible on paper, but will Yellow Lab (Mbuna) fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Yellow Lab (Mbuna) to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Yellow Lab (Mbuna)

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Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & African Butterfly Cichlid

Labidochromis caeruleus · Anomalochromis thomasi

🟡Possible with Caution

Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & African Butterfly Fish

Labidochromis caeruleus · Pantodon buchholzi

🟡Possible with Caution

Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & African Jewel Cichlid

Labidochromis caeruleus · Hemichromis bimaculatus

🟡Possible with Caution

Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & African Lungfish

Labidochromis caeruleus · Protopterus annectens

🟡Possible with Caution

Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Labidochromis caeruleus · Apistogramma agassizii

🔴Not Recommended

Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Amano Shrimp

Labidochromis caeruleus · Caridina multidentata

🟡Possible with Caution

Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Amazon Leaf Fish

Labidochromis caeruleus · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

🔴Not Recommended

Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Amazon Puffer

Labidochromis caeruleus · Colomesus asellus

🟡Possible with Caution

Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Apple Snail

Labidochromis caeruleus · Pomacea maculata

🟡Possible with Caution

Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveApple Snail: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Assassin Snail

Labidochromis caeruleus · Clea helena

🟡Possible with Caution

Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Melanochromis auratus

🟡Possible with Caution

Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Bala Shark

Labidochromis caeruleus · Balantiocheilos melanopterus

🟡Possible with Caution

Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveBala Shark: Mostly Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Bamboo Shrimp

Labidochromis caeruleus · Atyopsis moluccensis

🟡Possible with Caution

Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveBamboo Shrimp: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Banded Archerfish (Brackish)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Toxotes jaculatrix

🔴Not Recommended

Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveBanded Archerfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Beckford's Pencilfish

Labidochromis caeruleus · Nannostomus beckfordi

🟡Possible with Caution

Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveBeckford's Pencilfish: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Bee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Caridina cantonensis

🔴Not Recommended

Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveBee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black): Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Betta splendens

🟡Possible with Caution

Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveBetta (Siamese Fighting Fish): Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Black Ghost Knifefish

Labidochromis caeruleus · Apteronotus albifrons

🟡Possible with Caution

Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveBlack Ghost Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Black Neon Tetra

Labidochromis caeruleus · Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

🟡Possible with Caution

Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveBlack Neon Tetra: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Black Pacu

Labidochromis caeruleus · Colossoma macropomum

🟡Possible with Caution

Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveBlack Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Black Skirt Tetra

Labidochromis caeruleus · Gymnocorymbus ternetzi

🟡Possible with Caution

Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveBlack Skirt Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Bladder Snail (Pest Snail)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Physella acuta

🟡Possible with Caution

Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveBladder Snail (Pest Snail): Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Bleeding Heart Tetra

Labidochromis caeruleus · Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

🔴Not Recommended

Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveBleeding Heart Tetra: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Blind Cave Tetra

Labidochromis caeruleus · Astyanax mexicanus

🟡Possible with Caution

Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveBlind Cave Tetra: Mostly Peaceful