Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – quality cichlid pellets, spirulina flakes, frozen brine shrimp, bloodworms
Aquarium species profile
Julidochromis
Julidochromis transcriptus · Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Minimum tank30 gal
Adult size3–4"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature75–81°F
pH range7.8–9.0
Compatible tank mates
Other Tanganyikan cichlids, Synodontis catfish, shell dwellers
Tank mates to avoid
Mbuna, fish that outcompete for caves/rocks
Care notes
Known as 'Julies.' Monogamous pair bonders. Males and females share parenting duties equally — unusual for cichlids. Requires rock caves and crevices. Several color variants (transcriptus, marlieri, ornatus, regani).
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.