Golden Julie (Julidochromis ornatus)

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Contents 1 Alternative names 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 Videos 11 External links

Alternative names

Golden Julie, Yellow Julie

Sexing

Males are more slender and smaller when mature.

Tank compatibility

This fish is territorial and intolerant of its own species. Monogamous pairs can bond. Keep with other Lake Tanganyika cichlids.

Diet

Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen such as bloodworm, brine shrimp and artemia.

Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

Environment Specifics

Needs a spacious tank with plenty of hiding places and a sandy substrate. Caves are essential for this fish.

Behaviour

A territorial fish towards others of its own kind.

Identification

A slender and elongated Cichlid with a pale yellow to rich gold base colour and three bold brown-black longitudinal lines.

Pictures

Videos

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Mongabay
• Cichlidae.com
• Cichlid-Forum.com
• Aqua Fish
• The Tropical Tank
• Fish Profiles.com