Dickfelds Julie
African Cichlids | Visited 557 Times
This attractive fish is a secretive cave spawner with interesting brood care. It’s extremely difficult to distinguish the sexes of this fish. Julidochromis dickfeldi don’t like soft water, but they will do fine in neutral or moderately hard water. Fine gravel for the bottom of the tank and lots of rockwork to simulate caves and hiding places. Julidochromis dickfeldi will act aggressively toward conspecifics, so don’t keep it with any other julies.
Julidochromis dickfeldi isn’t difficult to breed, but they have to be about a year old before they breed. Obtain six to eight fry or juvenile fish and grow them up together. The eggs are laid on the roof or side of a cave almost always out of view. The fish lay between 30 and 100 eggs. The babies are very small when born, and initially feed on small organisms present in the aquarium.
Juveniles will help raise succeeding generations of fish. Julidochromis dickfeldi fry grow very slowly taking about four months to reach one inch in length. Fry are easily damaged by rough netting, so be especially careful when you move them.
Family: Cichlidae
Species: Julidochromis dickfeldi
Compatibility: Lake Malawi similar size African Cichlids and African Catfish
Tank Conditions: 72-82?F; pH 8.5-9.2; dH 8.0-12.0
Size: 4 in (10 cm)
Temperament: Territorial
Diet: Omnivorous