Back to all fishes

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Yellow Lab (Mbuna)

Labidochromis caeruleus

View full care guide
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (6/10)
Adult Size10 cm
Temperature24–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingSolo or group
Showing 25 - 48 of 735 Tank Mates

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Alligator Pleco

Labidochromis caeruleus · Pterygoplichthys scrophus

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Altifrons Eartheater

Labidochromis caeruleus · Geophagus altifrons

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Altolamprologus Calvus

Labidochromis caeruleus · Altolamprologus calvus

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Altolamprologus Compressiceps

Labidochromis caeruleus · Altolamprologus compressiceps

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Altum Angel

Labidochromis caeruleus · Pterophyllum altum

Not Recommended
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveAltum Angel: 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) & American Grass Shrimp

Labidochromis caeruleus · Palaemonetes kadiakensis

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveAmerican Grass Shrimp: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Andinoacara sp. Gold Saum

Labidochromis caeruleus · Andinoacara sp. "Gold Saum"

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveAndinoacara sp. Gold Saum: Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Angelicus Botia

Labidochromis caeruleus · Botia kubotai

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Angelicus Pleco L073

Labidochromis caeruleus · Hypancistrus sp. L073

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveAngelicus Pleco L073: Mostly Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Angfa Rainbowfish

Labidochromis caeruleus · Melanotaenia angfa

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Antennae Stingray

Labidochromis caeruleus · Plesiotrygon iwamae

Not Recommended
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveAntennae Stingray: Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Apistogramma Black-Chin

Labidochromis caeruleus · Apistogramma allpahuayo

Not Recommended
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Black-Chin: Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Apistogramma Broad-banded

Labidochromis caeruleus · Apistogramma breitbinden

Not Recommended
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Broad-banded: Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Apistogramma Mamoré

Labidochromis caeruleus · Apistogramma erythrura

Not Recommended
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Mamoré: Mostly Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Apistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Apistogramma erythrura

Not Recommended
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto): Mostly Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Apistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Apistogramma barlowi

Not Recommended
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter): Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Apistogramma Orange-tail

Labidochromis caeruleus · Apistogramma cf. eunotus "Orange-tail"

Not Recommended
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Orange-tail: Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Apistogramma Parrot

Labidochromis caeruleus · Apistogramma sp. "Parrot"

Not Recommended
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Parrot: Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Apistogramma Resticulosa Mamor

Labidochromis caeruleus · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa Mamor

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Resticulosa Mamor: Mostly Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Apistogramma Resticulosa Marmor

Labidochromis caeruleus · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa "Marmor"

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveApistogramma Resticulosa Marmor: Mostly Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Apistogramma atahualpa

Labidochromis caeruleus · Apistogramma atahualpa

Not Recommended
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveApistogramma atahualpa: Mostly Peaceful