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General Category => Old World => Topic started by: raven_wilde on September 16, 2013, 11:53:45 PM

Title: What is the smallest Julidochromis species?
Post by: raven_wilde on September 16, 2013, 11:53:45 PM
From what I have been able to discern by looking stuff up on the internet, it seems that Julidochromis transcriptus is likely the smallest type of Juli. I'm curious to see what people who have experience keeping them have to say though.

I've been toying with the idea of getting into Julies and I'd like to see what my options would be were I to try it out in a 30 gal tank.

Thanks.
Title: Re: What is the smallest Julidochromis species?
Post by: linuxrulesusa on September 16, 2013, 11:55:16 PM
This is a great place for info:

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/category.php?cat=11

I'd say probably a three way tie between transcriptus, ornatus, and marlieri gombe at 2-3".  Dickfeldi around 4".  Then regani and marlieri (except gombe) can even get 5".
Title: Re: What is the smallest Julidochromis species?
Post by: Ron on September 17, 2013, 06:35:00 AM
Not sure what the length is on a 30 gallon tank.

I've kept J. ornatus and J. transcriptus. Ornatus were happy as a pair in a 24" long tank. The transcriptus pair did alright in a 30" length with height (29 gallon - 18" tall) for the male to escape the female when she was grumpy. They did even better in a 48", though I know the popular opinion is that is beyond necessary.
Title: Re: What is the smallest Julidochromis species?
Post by: raven_wilde on September 17, 2013, 08:41:55 AM
I would probably go with a 36" 30-gal long, I've a pair of them set up now and I like them.
Title: Re: What is the smallest Julidochromis species?
Post by: Regalblue on September 17, 2013, 09:36:53 AM
FWIW - I have a 75 setup with 25 Cyps,  a pair of Compressiceps, 6 Petricola cats & 9 dickfeldi..  Everybody lives in it harmoniously,  except for chasing off their own species.
Title: Re: What is the smallest Julidochromis species?
Post by: jamarini on September 17, 2013, 09:12:46 PM
IME J. ornatus and J. transcriptus are the smallest species in the Julidochromis genus.
Title: Re: What is the smallest Julidochromis species?
Post by: Ron on September 18, 2013, 10:02:38 AM
Quote from: Regalblue on September 17, 2013, 09:36:53 AM
FWIW - I have a 75 setup with 25 Cyps,  a pair of Compressiceps, 6 Petricola cats & 9 dickfeldi..  Everybody lives in it harmoniously,  except for chasing off their own species.
Are the dickfeldi adults? Have they paired off at all?
Title: Re: What is the smallest Julidochromis species?
Post by: Regalblue on September 18, 2013, 11:22:13 AM
Quote from: Ron on September 18, 2013, 10:02:38 AM
Quote from: Regalblue on September 17, 2013, 09:36:53 AM
FWIW - I have a 75 setup with 25 Cyps,  a pair of Compressiceps, 6 Petricola cats & 9 dickfeldi..  Everybody lives in it harmoniously,  except for chasing off their own species.
Are the dickfeldi adults? Have they paired off at all?
they're 2-2.5"  I haven't noticed any spawning.  But, there's two pairs. One  at each end of the tank.
Title: Re: What is the smallest Julidochromis species?
Post by: Ron on September 18, 2013, 12:50:20 PM
As they get older, I'm not sure 9 in a 75 gallon will work out that well.  :-\
Title: Re: What is the smallest Julidochromis species?
Post by: Regalblue on September 18, 2013, 02:00:43 PM
Quote from: Ron on September 18, 2013, 12:50:20 PM
As they get older, I'm not sure 9 in a 75 gallon will work out that well.  :-\
the plan is to wait for a pair to spawn & move the pair to my Front tank & sell/trade the remaining ones.