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Labidochromis Caeruleus / Electric Yellow
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Labidochromis Caeruleus / Electric Yellow
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Labidochromis caeruleus is a species of cichlid fish that is endemic to the central western coastal region of Lake Malawi in East Africa. It is also known as lemon yellow lab, the blue streak hap, the electric yellow or yellow prince, depending on the colour morph. A naturally occurring yellow-coloured variant from Nkhata Bay is one of the most common. This species is a maternal mouthbrooder, meaning the eggs are carried, hatch, and develop in the mother’s mouth (buccal cavity), for about three weeks. These fish are ovophiles and the male will excavate a pit in the sand within his territory, in which the female lays the eggs The female then takes these eggs into her mouth for fertilization.

Size : 9cm
Labidochromis Chisumulae
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Labidochromis Chisumulae
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Labidochromis Chisumulae is an attractive little mbuna that should be kept by everyone at least once. It is often overshadowed by its more popular and well known cousin the “electric yellow” Labidochromis Caeruleus. As the name suggests, this fish is found in the rocky habitat near Chisumulu Island in Lake Malawi. It is a mouthbrooding Malawian cichlid first typed by Lewis in 1982. Males are pearly white with dark, navy blue markings on the top part of the body extending from the head halfway through the dorsal fin. Depending on mood, males may exhibit a pronounced blue sheen throughout the body, especially when breeding. Females are a pearly white to tan-white, with faint stripes on the flanks.

Size : 8cm
Labidochromis Hongi / Kimpuma
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Labidochromis Hongi / Kimpuma
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Labidochromis in Latin means Labido = pincer + chromis = colored. At this point in time this species is not yet described therefore it is given the name of its location Hongi, which is taken from its name sake Hongi Island. Common names include Kimpuma, Hongi Red Top, Hongi Cichlid. It is found in Lake Malawi, around Hongi island, Lundo Islands, Mbamba Bay Island, and Undu Reef. The coloration of this fish differs depending on its mood. Dorsal fins also range in colour from yellow to orange.

Size : 12cm
Labidochromis Hybrid Yellow
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Labidochromis Hybrid Yellow
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Labidochromis Hybrid Yellow is similar to a Labidochromis Caeruleus except it is missing the black stripes on the fins. It is a man made hybrid and does not occur naturally in the wild.

Size : 9cm
Labidochromis Perlmutt
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Labidochromis Perlmutt
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This fish exists in very deep waters off of the reefs Mara and Higga in Mara Bay. These reefs have strong currents, and so this fish is often found inside quiet and calm caves, protected against the water currents. The head and body of this male are pearly white. Dorsal fins are yellow. Females will have dark vertical bars. L. Pearlmutt is found at a minimum of 12m and will generally live below 30m.

Size : 8cm
 
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