Difference between revisions of "Julidochromis ornatus"
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| − | + | :This fish is territorial and intolerant of its own species. Monogamous pairs can bond. Keep with other [[:Category:Cichlids (Lake Tanganyika)|Lake Tanganyika]] cichlids. | |
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| + | :Needs a spacious tank with plenty of hiding places and a sandy substrate. Caves are essential for this fish. | ||
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| + | :A territorial fish towards others of its own kind. | ||
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| + | :A slender and elongated Cichlid with a pale yellow to rich gold base colour and three bold brown-black longitudinal lines. | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:49, 13 December 2017
Golden Julie
Golden Julie
Julidochromis ornatus
208 Litres (55 US G.)
7.6-10.2cm (3-4 ")
Freshwater
7.5 - 8.5
22.2-25°C (72 -77 °F)
9-19 °d
1:1 M:F
5-7 years
Family
Cichlidae
Contents
Additional names
- Golden Julie, Yellow Julie
Sexing[edit]
- Males are more slender and smaller when mature.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- This fish is territorial and intolerant of its own species. Monogamous pairs can bond. Keep with other Lake Tanganyika cichlids.
Diet[edit]
- Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen such as bloodworm, brine shrimp and artemia.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Needs a spacious tank with plenty of hiding places and a sandy substrate. Caves are essential for this fish.
Behaviour[edit]
- A territorial fish towards others of its own kind.
Identification[edit]
- A slender and elongated Cichlid with a pale yellow to rich gold base colour and three bold brown-black longitudinal lines.
Pictures[edit]
Videos[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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