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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) & Smallmouth Bass

Labidochromis caeruleus · Micropterus dolomieu

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Snakehead Fighter

Labidochromis caeruleus · Betta channoides

Not Recommended
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveSnakehead Fighter: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Snowball Shrimp

Labidochromis caeruleus · Neocaridina cf. zhangjiajiensis var. white

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Socolofi Cichlid (Pseudotropheus Socolofi)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Chindongo socolofi

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveSocolofi Cichlid (Pseudotropheus Socolofi): Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Sorong Rainbowfish

Labidochromis caeruleus · Melanotaenia fredericki

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Sparkling Gourami

Labidochromis caeruleus · Trichopsis pumila

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Spot Pangasius

Labidochromis caeruleus · Pangasius larnaudii

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Spotfin Goby Cichlid

Labidochromis caeruleus · Tanganicodus irsacae

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Spotted Gar

Labidochromis caeruleus · Lepisosteus oculatus

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Spotted Headstander

Labidochromis caeruleus · Chilodus punctatus

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveSpotted Headstander: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Spotted Hillstream Loach

Labidochromis caeruleus · Gastromyzon punctulatus

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Spotted Rainbowfish

Labidochromis caeruleus · Glossolepis maculosus

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Spotted Raphael Catfish

Labidochromis caeruleus · Agamyxis pectinifrons

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveSpotted Raphael Catfish: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Spotted Rubberlip Pleco (L187a)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Chaetostoma milesi

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveSpotted Rubberlip Pleco (L187a): Mostly Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Ancistrus dolichopterus

Not Recommended
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveStarlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid

Labidochromis caeruleus · Apistogramma steindachneri

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveSteindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Sterba's Corydoras

Labidochromis caeruleus · Corydoras sterbai

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveSterba's Corydoras: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Striped Raphael Catfish

Labidochromis caeruleus · Platydoras armatulus

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveStriped Raphael Catfish: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Stripefin Eartheater

Labidochromis caeruleus · Gymnogeophagus rhabdotus

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Sturgeon Catfish

Labidochromis caeruleus · Platystomatichthys sturio

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Sulphur Crest Lithobates

Labidochromis caeruleus · Otopharynx lithobates

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveSulphur Crest Lithobates: Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Sumo Loach

Labidochromis caeruleus · Schistura balteata

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Sunset Hap

Labidochromis caeruleus · Dimidiochromis strigatus

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Sunset Platy (Variatus Platy)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Xiphophorus variatus

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveSunset Platy (Variatus Platy): Peaceful