Species profile
Electric Yellow Hybrid Mbuna
Labidochromis hybrid
Semi aggressive
Moderate care
180 L minimum aquarium
8–12 cm adult size
Mid bottom
Can be kept singly
About this species
General notes for hobby use.
Generic Electric-Yellow-type mbuna hybrid. Temperament, adult size and pattern may differ materially from pure Yellow Labs.
Water parameters
Suggested general range for long-term care.
Temperature
24–27 °C
pH
7.8–8.6
GH
10–20 dGH
KH
Not yet documented
Flow preference
Moderate
Data confidence
Verified
Behaviour
General behaviour traits used by TanksConnected compatibility checks.
Minimum group size
Can be kept singly
Tank zone
Mid bottom
Territory level
Moderate
Predation risk
Small fish
Bioload factor
2.3
Treat as a potentially territorial mbuna. Use heavy rock structure, sight breaks, robust compatible tankmates and enough stocking/space to diffuse aggression.
Compatibility flags
Quick cautions for common tank-planning issues.
Fin nipper
Yes / caution
Plant safe
Caution
Shrimp safe
No / caution
Snail safe
No / caution
Cave breeder
No
Digs substrate
Yes
Jump risk
Yes
Natural history & care
Research-backed context for long-term aquarium care.
Lifespan
Not yet documented
Diet type
Omnivore
Minimum aquarium volume
180 L
Minimum footprint
120 × 40 cm
Alternative names
Electric Yellow Hybrid Mbuna, Labidochromis hybrid, Yellow Lab-type Hybrid
Native range
Captive hybrid of unresolved Malawi-cichlid parentage; no precise wild range can be assigned.
Natural habitat
Generic Lake Malawi mbuna-style housing: stable rockwork, hard alkaline water, strong filtration and high oxygen.
Diet & feeding
Use a conservative mbuna diet with substantial plant/algal content plus moderate high-quality protein. Avoid assuming the exact natural diet of L. caeruleus.
Breeding & sexing
Research-backed guidance for identifying sexes and reproductive behaviour.
Sexing
Hybrid colour/pattern makes species-specific sexing cues unreliable; venting or confirmed breeding behaviour is safer.
Breeding
If derived from typical mbuna parents, maternal mouthbrooding is expected, but hybrid fertility and exact behaviour cannot be guaranteed.