Julidochromis ornatus
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| Golden Julie | |
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| Golden Julie | |
| Species | Julidochromis ornatus |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL 55 US Gallons (208.2L) |
| Size | 10.16 cm
3-4 " (7.6-10.2cm) |
| pH | 7.5 - 8.5 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
9-19 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-7 years |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Golden Julie, Yellow Julie
[edit] Sexing
- Males are more slender and smaller when mature.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- This fish is territorial and intolerant of its own species. Monogomous pairs can bond. Keep with other Lake Tanganyika cichlids.
[edit] Diet
- Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen such as bloodworm, brine shrimp and artemia.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Needs a spacious tank with plenty of hiding places and a sandy substrate. Caves are essential for this fish.
[edit] Behaviour
- A territorial fish towards others of its own kind.
[edit] Identification
- 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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