Julidochromis Marlieri Gombe

Julidochromis are small-growing freshwater Dwarf Cichlids. They are commonly called Julies and are found in Lake Tanganyika in Eastern Africa. Julidochromis Marlieri Gombe is a smallfreshwater fish. It is recommended to keep only one species of Julidochromis in a single aquarium, as the species within this genus tend to hybridise easily.

Sexing is very hard, so young groups should be kept together until they pair off naturally. Once a pair forms (this may take a year or more) the other fish should be removed as the pair will remain together for life. Buy Live Fish online with Coburg Aquarium in Australia

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Features of Julidochromis Marlieri Gombe Cichlid:

• It has a checkered type pattern created by horizontal rows of white spots and fan-shaped caudal fin
• Pairing is not easy. The male will mark territories once the pair is formed, and they will remian together for life
• They inhabit rocky areas of the lake and can often be seen hovering upside-down below a rocky outcropping
• The are bottom level fish
• The average lifespan : 7-10 years with proper care

Julidochromis Marlieri Gombe Cichlid: Care, Diet and Tank Mates

The Best Aquarium Size for Julidochromis Marlieri Gombe Cichlid:

It is recommended to have a 60L fish tank for a pair of Julidochromis. If you are thinking to have a community-type tank, you should get a larger fish tank.

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Julidochromis Marlieri Gombe Cichlid Tank Mate Compatibility:

They are doing good with their own partner. They are not very friendly fish to breed in the presence of other tank mates, even of its genus and species. No two species or morphs of Julidochromis should be kept together in aquaria as they may hybridise, But they can live with other cichlids of similar size.

• Neolamprologus caudopunctatus
• Lamprologus Ocellatus
• Cuckoo Catfish

Julidochromis Marlieri Gombe Cichlid Food :

In the wild, this fish is an omnivore and eats crustaceans and algae. In captivity this fish is easy to feed, just give it a varied diet of flake and pellet foods. Some good commerical food brands for this fish:

• Hikari Sinking Cichlid Excel Mini Fish Food
• Hikari Cichlid Gold Mini
• OSI Cichlid Premier Pellets (S)
• Fish Fuel Frozen Cichlid Food
• Sera Granugreen Cichlid Pellets
• Bloodworms
• Dried blackworms
• Brine Shrimp

You can search more Julidochromis Marlieri Gombe Cichlid food in our High Quality Fish Foods collections.

Julidochromis Marlieri Gombe Cichlid Tank Setup:

Aquarium Filtration

Julidochromis Marlieri Gombes enjoy moving freshwater with efficient filtration. You have to set up bubblers running day and night to create Lake Tanganyikas oxygen-rich environment. Here are some great filter brands to consider:

• Aqua One Internal Filters, Canister Filters, Hang On Filters
• Eheim Classic Canister Filter with Media
• Fluval Internal Filter, Hang On Filter, Canister Filter
• Oase Internal Filters, Canister Filters

Aquarium Heater

The aquarium should be heated, depending on your areas climate. Install an aquarium heater if necessary.

Aquatic Plants

Julidochromis Marlieri Gombe Cichlid love to swim in a well-planted aquairum. Fill your tank with your creativity! Check our Live Aquarium Plants here.

Aquarium Decorations

The tank should be decorated with rocks to form caves and passageways as shelter. The pair will usually spawn in a cave that has a relatively small opening. You can also use upturned flowerpots to decorate your tank. Ideal Ornaments for your tank:

• biOrb Ornaments Collections
• Aqua One Ornaments Collections
• Kazoo Ornaments Collections
• Bonsai Driftwood Collections
• Big Rocks and Coves are only avalibale in Coburg Aquarium physical store

Aquarium Substrate

Sand and fine gravel are good ones for them.

A variety of Substrates are available at Coburg Aquarium.