Can Electric Yellow Cichlid Live With Glass Catfish?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Electric Yellow Cichlid needs 7.8–8.6, Glass Catfish needs 6.5–7.0.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Electric Yellow Cichlid | Glass Catfish | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 75–80°F | 75–80°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 7.8–8.6 | 6.5–7 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | semi-aggressive | peaceful | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 4" | 5" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 30 gal | 20 gal | 30 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
Electric Yellow Cichlid
Labidochromis caeruleus
intermediatesemi-aggressive30+ gal
The Electric Yellow Cichlid (Labidochromis caeruleus) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 4 inches. Semi-aggressive temperament, minimum 30 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Glass Catfish
Kryptopterus vitreolus
intermediatepeaceful20+ gal
The Glass Catfish (Kryptopterus vitreolus) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 5 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 20 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Electric Yellow Cichlid:
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