Can boesemani rainbowfish live with yellow labs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, boesemani rainbowfish and yellow labs can live together. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 40 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–82°Boesemani rainbowfish 75–82°Electric yellow cichlid 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7.8–8Boesemani rainbowfish 7–8Electric yellow cichlid 7.8–8.6
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Boesemani rainbowfish · 4 inElectric yellow cichlid · 4 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

Boesemani rainbowfishElectric yellow cichlid
Temperature75–82 °F75–82 °F
pH7–87.8–8.6
Adult size4.0 in4.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal40 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleAll levels
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 4+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for boesemani rainbowfish

All boesemani rainbowfish tank mates

Better tank mates for yellow labs

All electric yellow cichlid tank mates

Questions

Can boesemani rainbowfish live with yellow labs?

Yes, boesemani rainbowfish and yellow labs can live together. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 40 gal.

What temperature suits both boesemani rainbowfish and yellow labs?

75–82 °F. Boesemani rainbowfish need 75–82 °F, yellow labs need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do boesemani rainbowfish and yellow labs need together?

At least 40 gal, set by the electric yellow cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.