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| − | = | + | |origin=:Although the yellow morph is reported to be rare in the wild, it is common in the aquarium trade. They are reported only from deep water, rocky habitats on the north end of Lake Malawi. |
| − | :Although the yellow morph is reported to be rare in the wild, it is common in the aquarium trade. They are reported only from deep water, rocky habitats on the north end of Lake Malawi. | + | |sexing=:In general dominant males will show more black in the fins and a more pronounced forehead, like many [[Mbuna]], Labs are a good candidate for [[venting]]. |
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| − | :In general dominant males will show more black in the fins and a more pronounced forehead, like many [[Mbuna]], Labs are a good candidate for [[venting]] | ||
==Breeding== | ==Breeding== | ||
| − | :Typical Cichlid [[Mouthbrooder]]. | + | :Typical Cichlid [[Mouthbrooder]]. |
| + | |tank_compatibility=:The Yellow Lab should be considered semi-aggressive in a normal tank, and should not be housed with other non-African Cichlid tankmates. Yellow Labs are best kept with other semi-aggressive Cichlids from Lake Malawi and are generally peaceful to other types of African Cichlids and can be territorial towards others of their own species. | ||
| − | + | |diet=:In the wild their diet consists mainly of small invertebrates, but being an omnivore the Electric Yellow Cichlid does well on a predominantly herbivore diet, but benefits from added protein more than the average [[mbuna]]. | |
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| − | :In the wild their diet consists mainly of small invertebrates, but being an omnivore the Electric Yellow Cichlid does well on a predominantly herbivore diet, but benefits from added protein more than the average [[mbuna]]. | ||
:High protein food sources have been reported to cause [[Malawi Bloat]]. | :High protein food sources have been reported to cause [[Malawi Bloat]]. | ||
:Feeding suggestions include [[Brine Shrimp]], [[Krill]], [[Spirulina]], [[Flake Food]]s, [[Pellet Food]]s, and vegetables such as peas and cucumbers. | :Feeding suggestions include [[Brine Shrimp]], [[Krill]], [[Spirulina]], [[Flake Food]]s, [[Pellet Food]]s, and vegetables such as peas and cucumbers. | ||
| − | + | |feeding_regime=:Feed once or twice a day. | |
| − | + | |environment_specifics=:Because the Electric Yellow lab is a type of [[Mbuna]], it prefers a tank with lots of rocks and caves and are well suited to sand as a substrate. Thrives in high pH and hard water conditions. It may well shred any live plants that it is placed in with. | |
| − | + | |behaviour=:Generally mildy aggressive in an African Cichlid set up, with low potential for territoriality. Adult Yellow Labs may exhibit dominance-related semi-aggressive behaviour with others of their own species. The Yellow Lab may be bullied by more aggressive [[Mbuna]] Cichlids. | |
| − | :Feed once or twice a day. | + | |identification=:Bright yellow with black, can be variations, sometimes black under shadows on lower body. A stressed yellow lab may temporarily display faint vertical barring. |
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| − | :Because the Electric Yellow lab is a type of [[Mbuna]], it prefers a tank with lots of rocks and caves and are well suited to sand as a substrate. Thrives in high pH and hard water conditions. It may well shred any live plants that it is placed in with. | ||
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| − | :Bright yellow with black, can be variations, sometimes black under shadows on lower body. A stressed yellow lab may temporarily display faint vertical barring. | ||
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|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cichlids, Cichlids (African), Cichlids (Lake Malawi) | |Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cichlids, Cichlids (African), Cichlids (Lake Malawi) | ||
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*[http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/e_labido.php Aqua Hobby] | *[http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/e_labido.php Aqua Hobby] | ||
*[http://www.timstropicals.com/FreshwaterFish/AfricanCichlids/ElectricYellow.asp Tims Tropicals] | *[http://www.timstropicals.com/FreshwaterFish/AfricanCichlids/ElectricYellow.asp Tims Tropicals] | ||
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