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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) & Gymnogeophagus meridionalis

Labidochromis caeruleus · Gymnogeophagus meridionalis

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Half Banded Spiny Eel

Labidochromis caeruleus · Macrognathus circumcinctus

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveHalf Banded Spiny Eel: Mostly Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Haplochromis sp. 44 (Thick Skin)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Haplochromis sp. 44

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveHaplochromis sp. 44 (Thick Skin): Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Harlequin Rasbora

Labidochromis caeruleus · Trigonostigma heteromorpha

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveHarlequin Rasbora: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Harlequin Shark

Labidochromis caeruleus · Labeo variegatus

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Head and Tail Light Tetra

Labidochromis caeruleus · Hemigrammus ocellifer

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveHead and Tail Light Tetra: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Helicopter Catfish

Labidochromis caeruleus · Wallagonia leerii

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveHelicopter Catfish: Highly Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Hi Fin Peppered Cory

Labidochromis caeruleus · Scleromystax macropterus

Not Recommended
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveHi Fin Peppered Cory: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Highlands Rainbowfish

Labidochromis caeruleus · Chilatherina campsi

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveHighlands Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Hillstream Loach

Labidochromis caeruleus · Beaufortia leveretti

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Honduran Red Point

Labidochromis caeruleus · Amatitlania sp. 'Honduran Red Point'

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveHonduran Red Point: Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Honey Blue Eye

Labidochromis caeruleus · Pseudomugil mellis

Not Recommended
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveHoney Blue Eye: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Honey Gourami

Labidochromis caeruleus · Trichogaster chuna

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveHoney Gourami: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Hongsloi Apistogramma

Labidochromis caeruleus · Apistogramma hongsloi

Not Recommended
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveHongsloi Apistogramma: Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Horei Cichlid

Labidochromis caeruleus · Ctenochromis horei

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Horned Nerite Snail

Labidochromis caeruleus · Clithon corona

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveHorned Nerite Snail: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Humpbacked Limia

Labidochromis caeruleus · Limia nigrofasciata

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveHumpbacked Limia: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Hystrix Stingray (Porcupine Ray)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Potamotrygon hystrix

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveHystrix Stingray (Porcupine Ray): Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Incolicana Corydoras

Labidochromis caeruleus · Corydoras incolicana

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Indian Glassfish

Labidochromis caeruleus · Parambassis ranga

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveIndian Glassfish: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Indonesian Datnoid (Tiger Fish)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Datnioides microlepis

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveIndonesian Datnoid (Tiger Fish): Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Indonesian Giant Snakehead

Labidochromis caeruleus · Channa micropeltes

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveIndonesian Giant Snakehead: Highly Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Intermedius Cichlid

Labidochromis caeruleus · Tramitichromis intermedius

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Irian Jaya Rainbowfish

Labidochromis caeruleus · Melanotaenia irianjaya

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveIrian Jaya Rainbowfish: Peaceful