The Albino Julido Ornatus Cichlid is a tank-raised variety of the Julidochromis Ornatus which originates from the rocky shorelines of Lake Tanganyika, Africa. They have an elongated body with alternating yellow and white thick stripes. Because they are an albino, they have the signature red eye. Their fins are outlined in a semitransparent electric blue color which adds to the appeal of these fish.

The Albino Julido Ornatus Cichlid is ideally kept in a 30-gallon or larger aquarium decorated with plenty of rocks and caves in order to provide adequate hiding places for these territorial fish. They prefer hard water with an alkalinity of 10 to 20 dKH and a pH of 8.0 to 9.0. In order to maintain these conditions, it is best to provide a substrate consisting of aragonite. The aragonite substrate can be mixed with darker gravel to reduce glare from the lighting.

Albino Julido Ornatus Cichlids are relatively easy to breed. It is best to incorporate 6 or 8 of this species in the aquarium to allow them to pair off. They are a substrate spawning species, and will clear an area within the substrate underneath a rock or wood in order to spawn. Feed the fry baby brine shrimp and finely ground flake food.

The Albino Julido Ornatus Cichlid should be given a diet containing mostly vegetable-based foods, supplemented with meaty type foods. Feed with a quality vegetable-based flake food, algae, and other foods designed for African Cichlids.

Family: Cichlidae
Species: Julidochromis ornatus
Compatibility: Lake Tanganykan similar size African Cichlids and African Catfish
Tank Conditions: 72-78?F; pH 8.0-9.0; dKH 10-20
Size: 3 1/2 in (9 cm)
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Diet: Omnivorous