Mask Julie Julidochromis transcriptus
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Julidochromis transcriptus
Origin region
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
7.00
Minimum tank (L)
80
Temperament
Territorial
Diet
Carnivore (micro-predator)
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–27.0
pH
7.80–9.20
GH (dGH)
10.0–18.0
KH (dKH)
8.0–16.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00
Habitat & environment
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Feeding
Carnivore (micro-predator)
Temperament & behaviour
Territorial
Breeding & care
Pairs spawn on cave ceilings; parents may guard fry for weeks.
Notes
Small rock-dwelling “Julie”; needs narrow cracks and vertical rockwork.