Brown Julie





General

  • Geographic Origin:
    • Angola
    • Burundi
    • Cameroon
    • Congo, Democratic Republic of the
    • Namibia
    • Nigeria
    • Tanzania
    • Zambia
  • Latin Name: Julidochromis dickfeldi
  • Other Names & Variants:
    • Blue Julie
    • White top
    • Midnight Blue
    • Dickfeld’s Julie
    • Dickfelds Julie
    • Brown Julie

Characteristics

  • Colors: Blue , Brown , Gold , Silver , White
  • Lifespan: 7.3 - 9.7 years
  • Average Size: 4.53 inches
  • Temperament: Aggressive
  • Breeding Style: Eggs
  • Substrate Preference: Sand, Gravel
  • Swim Zone: Bottom

Foods

The following foods are recommended for Brown Julie.

  • Blanched Vegetables
  • Bloodworms (freeze-dried)
  • Bloodworms (frozen)
  • Bloodworms (live)
  • Brine Shrimp (freeze-dried)
  • Brine Shrimp (frozen)
  • Brine Shrimp (live)
  • Daphnia (frozen)
  • Daphnia (live)
  • Flakes
  • Micro Worms
  • Pellets
  • Shrimp (frozen)
  • Shrimp (live)
  • Tubifex Worms

Water Parameters

Parameters below are based on research and fish keeping experience. Note that fish bred in captivity can adjust to different water parameters over time. Local selection may differ.

  • Water Flow Preference: Slow
  • pH: ph_more_info 7.53 - 8.53
  • Temperature: 71.0°F - 78.33°F

Tank Mates

Below are recommended tank mates based on characteristics, behavior and water parameters.


References and Additional Information