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Labidochromis caeruleus


Scientific Name: Labidochromis caeruleus
Common Name: Electric Yellow Lab, Yellow Lab, Lemon Cove
Origin: Confined to Lake Malawi, Africa

 
Water Conditions: Temperature of between 77-82F (25-28C).  A pH of between 7.5-8.5
Mature Size: Around 4 inches (10cm).
Meaning Of Scientific Name: Labidochromis refers to the type of teeth, and “Chromides,” the former name for cichlids.  From the Greek words Labis, meaning “tongs,” and Chroma, meaning “color.”  Caerulus means “blue” or “bluish.”




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