Brown Julie (Julidochromis dickfeldi)

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Brown Julie

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Brown Julie

Julidochromis dickfeldi

114 Litres (30 US G.)

8.9-10.2cm (3.5-4 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.5 - 8.5

22.8-27.2°C (73 -81 °F)

10-20 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

2-5 years

Family

Cichlidae





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

Identification

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