Ornate Julie Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Ornate Julie in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: territorial
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 20 gallons (75 liters) for a pair
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other Tanganyikan cichlids of similar size and temperament that occupy different niches. Avoid highly aggressive or overly boisterous tank mates.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-structured rocky aquascape with numerous caves and crevices for shelter and breeding. Substrate should be fine sand. Excellent water quality is paramount, necessitating robust filtration and regular water changes.

Water parameters

Temperature

75-80°F (24-27°C)

pH level

7.8-9.0

Hardness

10-20 dGH

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