Golden Julie Cichlid
Scientific Name: Julidochromis ornatus
Maximum Size: 3″ inches
Temperature Range: 77 – 79 °F
pH: 8.6
Water Hardness: Very Hard
Temperament: Aggressive and territorial
Origin: Lake Tanganyika
Aquarium Setup:
The Golden Julie is indigenous to Lake Tanganyika and is accustomed to a high sediment rocky habitat. Sand, or a similar material, makes the best substrate, but small gravel may also be used.
Kenyi Cichlid
Scientific Name: Metriaclima lombardoi
Maximum Size: 6 inches
Temperature Range: 78 – 82 °F
pH Range: 7.8 – 8.6
Water Hardness: Very Hard
Temperament: Very Aggressive
Origin: Lake Malawi
Aquarium setup:
Kenyi Cichlids prefer a rocky environment with plenty of caves and places to hide. The best substrate material is sand, but small gravel may also be used. Minimum tanks size – 50 gallons.
Malawi Eye Biter Cichlid
Scientific Name: Dimidiochromis compressiceps
Maximum Size: 11″ inches
Temperature Range: 78 – 82 °F
pH Range: 7.8 – 8.6
Water Hardness: Hard
Temperament: Peaceful to mildly aggressive
Origin: Lake Malawi
Aquarium Setup:
The Malawi Eye Biter, in its natural habitat, prefers to hang out in the dense reeds which grow in the sediment rich bay areas of Lake Malawi. You will want to provide plenty of plants (artificial or real) with a substrate of sand or very fine gravel.