Yellow Lab

The yellow lab cichlid is a vibrantly coloured freshwater fish that thrives in captivity. Most of the specimens you’ll encounter in the trade are bright yellow with a defined black line along the dorsal fin, creating an eye-catching contrast. Yellow lab cichlids have an appropriate name for some specimens. Interestingly, despite their name, most of the population of Yellow Lab Cichlids is not yellow. They can develop a variety of morphs depending on which coast of Lake Malawi they originate in, with the most common color morph being blue. Varieties of color depending on the area: Kakusa- yellow body and blue dorsal fin. Lion’s Cove- yellow body and black dorsal fin. Nkhata Bay- White body with blue fins. Lundu Island- White body and fins Undu Point- White body with a blue dorsal fin.