Julidochromis marlieri

Aquarist: swells

Species Profile: Julidochromis marlieri

Species Photo by: Craig Storms

Description:   A larger Julidochromis endemic to Lake Tanganyika. It inhabits rocky shorelines and frequents deeper water compared with other 'Julies'

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Tanganyika

Aquarist Notes

Photo of aquarist's species:

Collection Point:   Unknown

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2015

Got a trio and lucked out on the sexes - two males and a female

Species Spawned:   Yes

Not difficult. In fact, the pair spawned multiple times in a 75g Tang community tank.

Have Reared Fry?   Yes

Nothing special required. If keeping an adult breeding pair in a community tank, provide lots of cover and give them spawning options. Otherwise, just ensure you get sufficient food to the offspring.