Difference between revisions of "Julidochromis ornatus"

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|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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: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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== Diet ==
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:Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen such as [[bloodworm]], [[brine shrimp]] and [[artemia]].
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== Feeding regime ==
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:Feed once or twice a day.
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== Environment specifics ==
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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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== Behaviour ==
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:A territorial fish towards others of its own kind.
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== Identification ==
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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

Julidochromisornatus.jpg
Golden Julie

Julidochromis ornatus

208 Litres (55 US G.)

7.6-10.2cm (3-4 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.5 - 8.5

22.2-25°C (72 -77 °F)

9-19 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

5-7 years

Family

Cichlidae



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]