Zebra White Lab Lundo Island

Remarks: Labidochromis caeruleus "Zebra White Lab" from Lundo Island, Tanzania, are herbivorous mbuna that strongly defend rocky territories. They are a regional variant of the common Yellow Lab cichlid. Males are light-blue or white depending on mood, with black bands running from their gill plate to caudal peduncle. The picture with the blue background shows a dominant male attempting to attract a nearby female with his bright white colors. The picture with the black background shows the same male when kept alone or without a need to "turn on" his full coloration. They are a very interesting variant and their best coloration will come when kept with several females.

Scientific Name: Labidochromis caeruleus "Lundo Island"

Common Name: Zebra White Lab

Max Size: 5"

pH: 7.5-8.4

Hardness: Hard

Temperature: 74-82°

Aggressiveness: Aggressive

Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake food low in protein

Compatibility: Mbuna

Tank Mate Options:

• Chindongo demasoni
• Pseudotropheus lombardoi
• White Tail Acei