Can Electric Yellow Cichlid Live With Sparkling Gourami?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Electric Yellow Cichlid needs 7.8–8.6, Sparkling Gourami needs 6.0–7.5.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Electric Yellow Cichlid | Sparkling Gourami | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 76–82°F | 76–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 7.8–8.6 | 6–7.5 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | semi-aggressive | peaceful | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 4" | 1.5" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 30 gal | 10 gal | 30 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Micro-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 →Sparkling Gourami
Trichopsis pumila
intermediatepeaceful10+ gal
The Sparkling Gourami (Trichopsis pumila) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 1.5 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 10 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Electric Yellow Cichlid:
For Sparkling Gourami:
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