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Julii Cichlid
Julidochromis transcriptus
Family: Cichlidae
📍 Lake Tanganyika, Africa
Elegant Tanganyikan cichlid with black-and-white chequered markings. Pairs for life and is a devoted parent. Relatively peaceful and a great entry point into Tanganyikan cichlids.
Keeping this species
- pH
- 7.5–9.0
- diet
- omnivore
- maxSize
- 4 inches
- minTankSize
- 30 gallons
- temperature
- 72–79°F (22–26°C)
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Temperature
72–79°F
22–26°C
Natural Habitat Temperature
73°F — 77°F seasonal range · (Jun low, Feb high)
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