Julidochromis marksmithi

Aquarist: swells

Species Profile: Julidochromis marksmithi

Species Photo by: Craig Storms

Description:   One of the more recently described 'Julies' from Lake Tanganyika, previously known as 'Regani Kipili' as the species is only found along the Tanzanian coast near Kipili. This is a very colorful fish featuring strong yellow and black longitudinal stripes and blue highlights along their fins.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Tanganyika near Kipili, Tanzania

CARES Status:   Near Threatened

Aquarist Notes

Photo of aquarist's species:

Collection Point:   Kipili

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2024

At present (Nov 2024) I have three juvenile specimens. I acquired five, which I quarantined together in a 20g long. Two of the five died within a month of acquisition (Oct). I think this was due to aggression. All five were (and are) too young to sex.