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Name
Scientific name
Julidochromis regani
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Summary
Regan's julie, Julidochromis regani, is the largest species of Julie, a cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika. It reaches 30 cm but rarely gro…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
300mm, standard length
Tank size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
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 is widespread in the lake and is less of a rock dweller than other members of the genus. It's more often found over sandy bottoms with scattered rocks, alth…
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm48 ∗ 12 ∗ 12 in - ~108 litres~29 US gal for a single mated pair.
Maintenance
Should be housed in a Lake Tanganyika biotope setup, with piles of rocks arranged to form caves and areas of open water between. A sandy substrate is preferabl…
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
Territorial but can be maintained successfully with other Tanganyikan cichlids such as Altolamprologus and Cyprichromis species. It should be kept as a pair un…
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. It's best to buy a group of young fish and allow them to pair off naturally. Once a pair forms (this may take a year or more) th…
Notes
Julidochromis are commonly known as "Julies" in the hobby. Despite being the largest species of Julie this is actually the least aggressive member of the genus…
References
References
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