Brown Julie (Julidochromis dickfeldi)
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Brown Julie
Julidochromis dickfeldi
114 Litres (30 US G.)
8.9-10.2cm (3.5-4 ")
Freshwater
7.5 - 8.5
22.8-27.2°C (73 -81 °F)
10-20 °d
1:1 M:F
2-5 years
Family
Cichlidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Dickfeld's Juli, Dickfeldi, Blue Julie, Brown Julie
Origin
- Rocky areas on the Zambian shore of Lake Tanganyika, Africa.
Sexing
- Mature females are larger.
Tank compatibility
- Only compatible with other Lake Tanganyika African Cichlids. Keep these fish as a pair, can be aggressive towards other of their own species and fight to the death.
Diet
- Prefers live foods including brine shrimp and bloodworm. Will also accept Cichlid pellets.
Feeding regime
- Twice a day.
Environment Specifics
- Keep in a tank with plenty of caves and sandy substrate.
Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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