Julidochromis ornatus
| Common Names: | Golden Julie Ornatus |
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| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Category: | Cichlids |
| Distribution: | Africa; Lake Tanganyika, Africa. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Rift Lake; Rift Lake |
| Temperament: | Territorial; Territorial, especially towards other Julidochromis spp. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Feed flakes and pellets. Hard, alkaline water is essential. Rocky caves and hiding places are also required. Use very fine gravel. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 6cm (2.4") Female: 7.5cm (3") |
| Water Region: | Middle, Bottom; Middle-Bottom |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Very difficult to determine. Full grown males are smaller than full grown females. |
| Breeding: | A colony of 2 males to 6 females is recommended, as well as many caves for the eggs to be laid in. |
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| Main Colours: | Yellow, Black |
| Markings: | Striped Horizontal |
| Mouth: | Downturned |
| Tail: | Convex |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
| Contributors: | beggar |
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