Can flowerhorns live with yellow labs?
Verdict
No
No. Flowerhorns and yellow labs should not share a tank. An adult flowerhorn eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 4 inches yellow labs do.
What to watch
- Deal breakerAn adult flowerhorn eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 4 inches yellow labs do.
- Deal breakerFlowerhorns are aggressive and much bigger than yellow labs.
What works
- Both are fine at 80–82°F.
- pH 7.8–8 suits both.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Flowerhorn | Electric yellow cichlid | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 80–89 °F | 75–82 °F |
| pH | 7–8 | 7.8–8.6 |
| Adult size | 12.0 in | 4.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 75 gal | 40 gal |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Semi-aggressive |
| Swims at | Middle | All levels |
| Group | One per tank | Groups of 4+ |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for yellow labs
MollyYes
Mystery snailYes
Peacock cichlidYes
Boesemani rainbowfishYes
Blue gouramiYes
Firemouth cichlidYes
All electric yellow cichlid tank mates
Questions
Can flowerhorns live with yellow labs?
No. Flowerhorns and yellow labs should not share a tank. An adult flowerhorn eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 4 inches yellow labs do.
What temperature suits both flowerhorns and yellow labs?
80–82 °F. Flowerhorns need 80–89 °F, yellow labs need 75–82 °F.
What size tank do flowerhorns and yellow labs need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the flowerhorn. Add space for each extra fish.