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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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Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Deep Water Hap (Placidochromis electra)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Placidochromis electra

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveDeep Water Hap (Placidochromis electra): Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Delhezi Bichir (Armored Bichir)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Polypterus delhezi

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveDelhezi Bichir (Armored Bichir): Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Delicate Blue-Eye

Labidochromis caeruleus · Pseudomugil tenellus

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveDelicate Blue-Eye: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Demasoni Cichlid (Mbuna)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Chindongo demasoni

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveDemasoni Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Denison Barb (Roseline Shark)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Sahyadria denisonii

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveDenison Barb (Roseline Shark): Mostly Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Diamond Tetra

Labidochromis caeruleus · Moenkhausia pittieri

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveDiamond Tetra: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Dickfeld's Julie

Labidochromis caeruleus · Julidochromis dickfeldi

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveDickfeld's Julie: Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Discus

Labidochromis caeruleus · Symphysodon aequifasciatus

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveDiscus: Mostly Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Dojo Loach (Weather Loach)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Misgurnus anguillicaudatus

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveDojo Loach (Weather Loach): Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Domino Synodontis

Labidochromis caeruleus · Synodontis notatus

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveDomino Synodontis: Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Dourada

Labidochromis caeruleus · Brachyplatystoma rousseauxii

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveDourada: Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Duboisi Cichlid (Tropheus)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Tropheus duboisi

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveDuboisi Cichlid (Tropheus): Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Duplicareus Corydoras

Labidochromis caeruleus · Corydoras duplicareus

Not Recommended
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveDuplicareus Corydoras: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Dusky Millions Fish

Labidochromis caeruleus · Phalloceros caudimaculatus

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveDusky Millions Fish: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Dwarf Chain Loach

Labidochromis caeruleus · Ambastaia sidthimunki

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveDwarf Chain Loach: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Dwarf Cory (Tailspot Cory)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Corydoras hastatus

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveDwarf Cory (Tailspot Cory): Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Dwarf Flag Cichlid

Labidochromis caeruleus · Laetacara curviceps

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveDwarf Flag Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Dwarf Gourami

Labidochromis caeruleus · Trichogaster lalius

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveDwarf Gourami: Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Dwarf Green Pike Cichlid

Labidochromis caeruleus · Crenicichla compressiceps

Not Recommended
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveDwarf Green Pike Cichlid: Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Dwarf Molly

Labidochromis caeruleus · Poecilia chica

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveDwarf Molly: Mostly Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Melanotaenia praecox

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveDwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Dwarf Pea Puffer

Labidochromis caeruleus · Carinotetraodon travancoricus

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveDwarf Pea Puffer: Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Dwarf Pencilfish

Labidochromis caeruleus · Nannostomus marginatus

Not Recommended
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveDwarf Pencilfish: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Dwarf Petricola

Labidochromis caeruleus · Synodontis lucipinnis

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveDwarf Petricola: Peaceful