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Julidochromis transcriptus

Aquarist: swells

Species: Julidochromis transcriptus

Description

A very popular and highly variable 'Julie' endemic to northern Lake Tanganyika, inhabiting rocky shorelines. These are smaller fish rarely exceeding ~4" in length.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Tanganyika

 

Aquarist Notes

Collection Point:   Unknown

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2006

I kept this species years ago in a 40g breeder with a small group of 'Lamprologus' ocellatus. I managed to get a spawn out of both species concurrently.

Species Spawned:   Yes

Have Reared Fry?   Yes