julidochromis ornatus care

[Lazybum34]

Hey guys, I really want to get a pair julidochromis ornatus amd I need some info on then

1. How long can they live in a 36 gallon 36x12x18(tank dimensions are in inches)
2. What can they be kept with
3. Diet

Thanks in advance.

 

[tlindsey]

Hey guys, I really want to get a pair julidochromis ornatus amd I need some info on then

1. How long can they live in a 36 gallon 36x12x18(tank dimensions are in inches)
2. What can they be kept with
3. Diet

Thanks in advance.

Milingu

 

[Milingu]

1. Lifelong. 8 or more years with proper care.
2. In that tank size I would not add other fish. The ornatus will multiply pretty quickly once they started breeding. They grow slow and tolerate fry for much longer than a lot of other cichlid species. Often older offspring helps protecting new fry (cooperatively breeding).
2. High quality algea flakes or smaller pellets + lean live or frozen foods like daphnia, cyclops etc. Freshly hatched brine shrimp help to raise fry faster if needed.

 

[Lazybum34]

1. Lifelong. 8 or more years with proper care.
2. In that tank size I would not add other fish. The ornatus will multiply pretty quickly once they started breeding. They grow slow and tolerate fry for much longer than a lot of other cichlid species. Often older offspring helps protecting new fry (cooperatively breeding).
2. High quality algea flakes or smaller pellets + lean live or frozen foods like daphnia, cyclops etc. Freshly hatched brine shrimp help to raise fry faster if needed.

How much do there fry sell for? I have a 2 cycled 20 gallon bucket which I wanted to use for oscar fry.

 

[Milingu]

Here in Europe 4-20€ depending on size.
But you will not need an extra tank for a while. They grow slow and can stay with their parents for many months.

 

[Lazybum34]

Here in Europe 4-20€ depending on size.
But you will not need an extra tank for a while. They grow slow and can stay with their parents for many do they di better in groups

 

[Milingu]

do they di better in groups

No. They form pairs that defend their territory against other adult conspecifics. They only tolerate their own offspring until it becomes mature enough be to breed. They are just forming a big family in and around the territory.