Convict Julie
Julidochromis regani
The convict julie, Julidochromis regani, is a species of cichlid fish endemic to Lake Tanganyika in Africa. They are found in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, and Zambia. Convict julies have a sleek, torpedo-shaped body with a distinctive checkered pattern of white and golden markings. They are relatively low-maintenance fish that can adapt to various water parameters and are often kept in community cichlid aquariums.
Current Size – 3-4cm
Adult Length – 12cm
Temperature Range – 23 - 27°C
pH Range – 7.8 – 9.0
Special Requirements - All African Cichlids are territorial. They need space and a plenty of hiding spaces. These little shell dwellers need plenty of shells to call home.
Tanks Mates and Compatibility – They are a schooling fish that pair off only to breed, so are actually best kept in a group. They are generally peaceful and non-aggressive with their own kind. They also show minimal agression to other fish.
Feeding – For optimal health, feed this omnivorous fish cichlid pellets, flake foods, and frozen foods, such as brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and Cyclops.
Please note – Some images used are library photos and will show the colour potential at a fully mature size, as our fish are juveniles they may vary.
We always aim to supply the fish as close to the purchase size as possible. On rare occasions if this is not possible we will contact you.
The fish are selected at random however you are welcome to make a note on the order and the fish manager will do his best for you, requests are dependent on stock at the time of your order.
