Julidochromis regani (Convict Julie)
Photo by Regani ![]()
Family: Cichlidae
Scientific name: Julidochromis regani
Common name: Convict Julie
Origin: Africa: Rocky shores of Lake Tanganyika.
Adult size: 13cm
Lifespan: 7-10 years
Sex: Difficult to distinguish but females are generally larger.
Minimum aquarium size: 80cm
Aquarium decor: Rocks, plants, sand
Temperature: 22-25°C
Water chemistry: pH 8.5-9.2 Hardness 8-14°dGH
Diet: Omnivore; Live, frozen, flake, vegetable supplements.
Swimming level: All
Compatibility: A community cichlid that can be kept with other Lake Tanganyika cichlids of a similar size.
Comments: Needs plenty of hiding places among rocks. Provide rocky formations with caves reaching to the water surface.


