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Dickfeld's Julie (Julidochromis dickfeldi)

Synonyms: Brown Cichlid
Stats: Adult Size: 3 " (8 cm)
Temp: 72-75 F (22-25 C)
Tank: 24" (60 cm) minimum
Requirements: Rock piles, with caves inside them. Water must be hard and alkaline, pH: 8.2-9, hardness: hard.
Diet: Carnivore fare good, will also eat veggies, and cichlid staple diets.
Breeding: Male and female cave spawners. No appearance differences. Getting 6 or so juvies, and letting them pair off is the best way to get a pair.
Sociability: Pairs, sometimes more than one female per male. Can be kept with fish from other tank areas, such as shell dwellers, or open water cichlids, or rainbows.
Related Spec: (Julidochromis ornatus) Golden Julie
(Julidochromis marlieri) Marlieri Cichlid
(Julidochromis regani) Striped Julie
(Julidochromis transcriptus) Masked Julie
Special Info: There are several Julie species, this is one of the smaller ones.

 

 

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