Julidochromis Ornatus
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| Common name | Julidochromis ornatus |
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| Size | Up to 4" (10cm) |
| Origin | Lake Tanganyika, E.Africa |
| Tank setup | Piles of rocks, with sand substrate. Efficient filtration required. |
| Compatibility | Not for the community tank, keep with similar sized Tanganyikan cichlids. Do not keep
more than one species of Julidochromis together, except in very large tanks. |
| Temperature | 24-27oC (75-81oF) |
| Water chemistry | Hard and alkaline: pH 7.8-9.0, GH 12-20, KH 14-20 |
| Feeding | Micropredator, feed flake/granular foods, plus frozen or live foods. |
| Sexing | Males have a noticeable genital papilla. |
| Breeding | Cave spawner, use smooth rocks or plant pots for the spawning cave.
The eggs and fry are guarded by the parents. |
| Comments |
As with other Julidochromis, the parents may be prone to a violent 'divorce' following disturbances,
so take care not to disturb the spawning site, or remove fry too quickly. |
