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Name
Scientific name
Julidochromis marlieri
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Marlier's Julie
Photograph credits
All 4 credited
Summary
Marlier's julie, Julidochromis marlieri, is a rock-dwelling cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, also sold as the chequered julie. It swims …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
150mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 23–27°C, pH 7.5–9.5
Hardness
10–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
A pair
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Burundi, DR Congo, Zambia, Lake Tanganyika
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Tanganyika.
Habitat
It inhabits rocky shorelines in fairly deep water and is widespread in the northern and southern ends of the lakes with a patchier distribution down the easter…
Aquarium size
48" x 12" x 12" (120cm x 30cm x 30cm) - 110 litres for a single pair. Much larger quarters would be required for a group of adults.
Maintenance
It should be housed in a Lake Tanganyika biotope setup, with piles of rocks arranged to form caves filling much of the aquarium. A sandy substrate is preferabl…
Water conditions
Temperature: 23 – 27 °C pH: 7.5-9.5 Hardness: 10-25°H
Diet
Live and frozen foods should comprise a decent proportion of the diet, alonside a decent dried brand. Some vegetable matter, such as spirulina or blanched spin…
Behaviour and compatibility
Territorial, but it can be maintained successfully with other similarly sized Tanganyikan cichlids such as Altolamprologus and Cyprichromis species. Unless the…
Sexual dimorphism
The genital papillae of males is more extended and pointed than that of females. Adult females are also larger than males.
Reproduction
Easy but patience is required. The best way to start is with the purchase of a group of young fish, allowing these to pair off naturally. Once a pair forms (th…
Notes
Julidochromis are commonly known as "Julies" in the hobby. This particular species may also be seen for sale as the Chequered Julie. A truly characterful cichl…
References
References
No references