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.
Diet:
Golden Julies are omnivorous, though they prefer mollusks, crustaceans and insect larvae. Julies do well when fed mosquito larvae and/or shrimp, however, good quality pellets or flake food may also be used.
Behavior:
Golden Julies can be very territorial and aggressive. It is important to establish the community in the tank immediately, once this is done do not introduce new fish. The aquarium should contain only one male.
Coloring:
The Golden Julie is white with black stripes with yellow on the belly.
Breeding:
To encourage breeding you should have two to three inches of sand and fine gravel in the substrate as well 
as a few flat pieces of slate or similar material. Most breeders will start out with a mixed group in a separate tank and observe them to see which ones might pair off. When a pair is seen the fish are transferred to a prepared breeding tank and fed freeze dried shrimp.
The Golden Julie is a cave spawner. They will rearrange materials in the tank trying to prepare a place to hide and lay their eggs. If you notice that the fish has disappeared you may assume that it is either laying it’s eggs or protecting it’s recently hatched fry.
