Aquarist Species:  Julidochromis cf. ornatus 'Kiku'

Aquarist: Monty

Species Profile: Julidochromis cf. ornatus 'Kiku'

Species Photo by: Jeff Montemayor

Description:   Possibly undescribed Julidochromis species.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Kiku, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Aquarist Notes

Photo of aquarist's species:

Collection Point:   Kiku, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Genetic Line:   F1 First Generation

Year Acquired:   2025

Purchased 6 WC sub adults from a local store in October 2025.

Spawning notes:

Species Spawned:   Yes

Bred easily in 40 breeder with 80F water, 8.8 PH, 12.3 DH and 220 TDS. Lots of rocks and caves, free swimming fry spotted 5 months later.

Have Reared Fry?   Yes

Initially housed with Altolamprologus compressiceps, early fry were picked off. Started feeding more and more fry began to survive. Adults and fry fed heavily on baby brine and flakes.

Young fish available?   Yes