Fish Species
Masked Julie
Julidochromis transcriptus
About
One of the smallest Julidochromis, this rock-dwelling Tanganyikan cichlid forms pairs and breeds in narrow crevices. It remains close to rockwork and can be territorial toward conspecifics, especially once a pair has formed.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Julidochromis transcriptus
Origin Region
Northwestern Lake Tanganyika
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Care Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Size
7 cm | 2.8 in
Water Requirements
Lake TanganyikaTemperature
24–27°C
pH
7.8–9
GH Hardness
10–20dGH
KH Alkalinity
10–20dKH
Min Tank Size
100L