HomeFreshwater aquarium fishAfrican cichlidsLabidochromis chisumulae Labidochromis chisumulae Scientific name: Labidochromis chisumulae Lewis, 1982 Labidochromis chisumulae is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows to about 7.6 cm (3 in). It is easy to keep, is best kept in a species tank and needs a tank of at least 75 L (20 US gal), water at 25–28°C (77–82°F) and a pH of 7.8–8.6. Native range: Africa, Endemic to Lake Malawi at Chisumulu Island. Labidochromis chisumulae care at a glanceCare levelEasyCommunity tankNot suitableAdult size7.6 cm (3 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)Temperature25–28°C (77–82°F)pH7.8–8.6DietOmnivore Species factsScientific nameLabidochromis chisumulaeFamilyCichlidae (Cichlids)OrderPerciformes (Perch-like fish)ClassActinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)Maximum length6.6EnvironmentFreshwater; benthopelagicClimateTropicalDistributionAfrica: endemic to Chisumulu Island, Lake Malawi.Conservation status (IUCN)Vulnerable (VU) (D2)Threat to humansHarmlessUsesAquarium: commercialResilienceHigh, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.) More african cichlidsBlue streak hapLabidochromis caeruleusScrapermouth mbunaLabeotropheus trewavasaeBlue mbunaLabeotropheus fuelleborniCynotilapia afraGolden mbunaMelanochromis auratusMelanochromis chipokaeSee all african cichlids SourcesTaxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.Last updated 28 September 2026