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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) & Swordtail

Labidochromis caeruleus · Xiphophorus hellerii

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Tailbar Cichlid

Labidochromis caeruleus · Vieja hartwegi

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Taiwan Reef Cichlid

Labidochromis caeruleus · Protomelas sp. "Steveni Taiwan"

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Tambraparni Barb

Labidochromis caeruleus · Puntius tambraparniei

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Tami River Rainbowfish

Labidochromis caeruleus · Glossolepis pseudoincisus

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Tandanus Catfish

Labidochromis caeruleus · Tandanus tandanus

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Tanganyikan Clown Cichlid (Eretmodus)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Eretmodus cyanostictus

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveTanganyikan Clown Cichlid (Eretmodus): Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Teacup Stingray (Common Freshwater Ray)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Potamotrygon laticeps

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveTeacup Stingray (Common Freshwater Ray): Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Telmatochromis brichardi

Labidochromis caeruleus · Telmatochromis brichardi

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Telmatochromis dhonti

Labidochromis caeruleus · Telmatochromis dhonti

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Tequila Splitfin

Labidochromis caeruleus · Zoogoneticus tequila

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Teugelsi Bichir

Labidochromis caeruleus · Polypterus teugelsi

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Texas Cichlid

Labidochromis caeruleus · Herichthys cyanoguttatus

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Thai Micro Crab

Labidochromis caeruleus · Limnopilos naiyanetri

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveThai Micro Crab: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Thinbar Datnoid

Labidochromis caeruleus · Datnioides undecimradiatus

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Threadfin Acara

Labidochromis caeruleus · Acarichthys heckelii

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Threadfin Rainbowfish

Labidochromis caeruleus · Iriatherina werneri

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Three Spot Gourami (Blue/Gold/Opaline)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Trichopodus trichopterus

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveThree Spot Gourami (Blue/Gold/Opaline): Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Three-Spot Torpedo Hap

Labidochromis caeruleus · Exochochromis anagenys

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveThree-Spot Torpedo Hap: Semi-Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Three-striped Dwarf Cichlid

Labidochromis caeruleus · Apistogramma trifasciata

Not Recommended
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveThree-striped Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Tiger Barb

Labidochromis caeruleus · Puntigrus tetrazona

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Tiger Danio

Labidochromis caeruleus · Devario maetaengensis

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveTiger Danio: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Tiger Loach

Labidochromis caeruleus · Syncrossus hymenophysa

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Tiger Muskie

Labidochromis caeruleus · Esox masquinongy x lucius

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveTiger Muskie: Highly Aggressive