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Name
Scientific name
Julidochromis ornatus
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Summary
The golden julie, Julidochromis ornatus, is a cave-spawning cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, found mainly in the north of the lake. One …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
80mm, standard length
Tank size
Not recorded
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 23–27°C, pH 7.5–9
Hardness
10–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
A pair
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries
Not recorded
Supporting text
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Tanganyika.
Habitat
It occurs in rocky areas of the intermediate zone between the shoreline and open water. It mainly inhabits the northern part of the lake although one morph is …
Aquarium size
30" x 12" x 12" (75cm x 30cm x 30cm) - 70 litres is suitable for a single pair.
Maintenance
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 preferable
Water conditions
Temperature: 23 – 27 °C73 – 81 °F pH: 7.5-9.0 Hardness: 10-25°H
Diet
Live and frozen foods should comprise a large proportion of the diet. Dried foods can be fed, but less often. Some vegetable matter, such as spirulina or blanc…
Behaviour and compatibility
A territorial species. It can be maintained successfully with other small to medium-sized Tanganyikan cichlids that occupy different areas of the tank, such as…
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. Bi-parental cave spawner. We suggest the purchase of a group of young fish and allowing these to pair off naturally. Once a pair…
Notes
Julidochromis are commonly known as "Julies" in the hobby. This is one of the most common Julie species encountered in aquaria and may also be sold as the Yell…
References
References
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