Golden Julie Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Golden 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 small, peaceful to semi-aggressive Tanganyikan cichlids that occupy different niches (e.g., shell dwellers, some rock dwellers). Avoid overly aggressive or much larger tank mates.
• Special requirements: Requires a rocky aquascape with numerous caves, crevices, and hiding spots. A sand or fine gravel substrate is preferred. Stable water parameters are crucial. They form strong pair bonds and are best kept as a single, established pair. Breeding pairs can be highly territorial.

Water parameters

Temperature

75-80°F (24-27°C)

pH level

7.8-9.0

Hardness

10-20 dGH

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