Electric yellow cichlids tank

[Fishfanboy]

How big does a tank have to be for one of these guys

 

[mscherer63]

They stay relatively small, I think Max is like 4 inches. If you just want one, I think he'd be plenty happy in a 20 gallon

 

[Fishfanboy]

Are they aggressive

 

[Fishfanboy]

Could they be with some dwarf like a Shellie variety like multis

 

[SonicsDC25]

They're on the milder side when it comes to mbunas, depending on what else you have in the tank will determine how big of a tank you'll need.

 

[Wy Renegade]

Electric Yellows are mbuna, and like all mbuna they need a minimum of a 4' tank. They are not suitable tank mates for any type of fish besides other cichlids and a few varieties of African catfish. They are not compatible with dwarf cichlids of any type, including shell dwellers. While they have a reputation for being milder than other cichlids, they are still African cichlids and therefore highly aggressive fish. There adult size is listed at 5 inches, but they can exceed that.

 

[FishBoy185]

+1 to Renegade, he is right.

 

[helgeson]

I have 3 in a 10gal right now. they are juvies. i plan on upgrading them to a 29g and getting 3 more.

 

[fishyfriends3]

I have 3 in a 10gal right now. they are juvies. i plan on upgrading them to a 29g and getting 3 more.

Bad idea the starting point should be 55 gals for mbuna.

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[helgeson]

Seriously? for dwarf fish. its the only 3 i have.

 

[Wy Renegade]

Not sure where you are getting your information from, but Electric Yellows are not a Dwarf cichlid, and yes they will need a minimum of a 4' tank.

 

[Mebbid]

Not sure where you are getting your information from, but Electric Yellows are not a Dwarf cichlid, and yes they will need a minimum of a 4' tank.

+1 to Wy

I don't know if you've seen the electric labs full grown in person but they are not a small fish at all. I'm actually surprised that they are okay in a 4ft long tank personally.