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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) & Channel Catfish

Labidochromis caeruleus · Ictalurus punctatus

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Checker Barb

Labidochromis caeruleus · Oliotius oligolepis

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Checkerboard Cichlid

Labidochromis caeruleus · Dicrossus filamentosus

Not Recommended
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Chequered Rainbowfish

Labidochromis caeruleus · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Cherry Barb

Labidochromis caeruleus · Puntius titteya

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Cherry Shrimp

Labidochromis caeruleus · Neocaridina davidi

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Labidochromis caeruleus · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Chili Rasbora

Labidochromis caeruleus · Boraras brigittae

Not Recommended
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Chipokae Mbuna

Labidochromis caeruleus · Melanochromis chipokae

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Labidochromis caeruleus · Labidochromis chisumulae

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Chocolate Cichlid

Labidochromis caeruleus · Hypselecara temporalis

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Chocolate Gourami

Labidochromis caeruleus · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Not Recommended
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Christmas Fulu

Labidochromis caeruleus · Xystichromis phytophagus

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Chuco Cichlid

Labidochromis caeruleus · Chuco godmanni

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Clown Killifish

Labidochromis caeruleus · Epiplatys annulatus

Not Recommended
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveClown Killifish: Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Clown Knifefish

Labidochromis caeruleus · Chitala ornata

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Clown Loach

Labidochromis caeruleus · Chromobotia macracanthus

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

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Clown Pleco (L104)

Labidochromis caeruleus · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Yellow Lab (Mbuna) & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Labidochromis caeruleus · Metriaclima callainos

Possible with Caution
Yellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-AggressiveCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive