Photos © Sean Evans
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| Common name: | Golden julie |
| Scientific name: | Julidochromis ornatus |
| Synonyms: | (none) |
| Size: | Up to 4" (10cm) |
| Origin: | Lake Tanganyika, East 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 ideally, but at least 6. |
| Feeding: | Micropredator, feed flake, granular foods and 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.
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