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Photo of: Brown Julie (Julidochromis dickfeldi)
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Scientific Name(s): Julidochromis dickfeldi
Common Name(s): Brown Julie
Family: Cichlidae
Species Type: African Cichlids, Lake Tanganyika
Maximum Size: 3 inches
Life Span: 7 years
Natural Habitat: East African Lake Tanganyika
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons
Tank Region: Middle to bottom of tank
Possible Tank Mates: Other african cichlid species other than Julies
Description: Keep this species in a tank with plenty of hiding places, and no other fish from other families. Allow space for males to set up territories. The aquarium should be filled with lots of rockwork that reaches the water surface because in the wild, this fish spends much of its time in rockpiles. DO NOT mix with other Julidochromis species.
Temperature Range 72°F - 79°F
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| pH 5.0 |
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African Catfish
