Julidochromis transcriptus (Transcriptus)
Description
White-marble fish striped in black. Gray fins surrounded by sky blue. 100L for a trio of transcriptus (1 male, 2 females) with rocky ebb and a small beach strewn with snail shells to accommodate a small colony of multifasciatus neolamprologus. A feast for the eyes!!!
The Julidochromis Transcriptus is a cichlid fish from the Tanganyika and Malawi lakes in Africa. It is also known as Julidochromis or Julidochromis julidochromis fish fish because of its elongated shape and its caudal fin fin. The transcriptus julidochromis is generally gray or brown in color with darker spots on the body and head. Males can reach a length of 6 centimeters, while the females are a little smaller, with an average length of about 4 centimeters.
The Julidochromis Transcriptus is a gregarious fish that lives in groups in the shallow waters of the Tanganyika and Malawi lakes. They mainly feed on small crustaceans and invertebrates which they find in the rocky bottoms of their natural habitat. They are also known to be effective predators, capable of capturing greater prey than their own size.
The Julidochromis Transcriptus is a very popular fish with aquarium enthusiasts because of its beauty and its gregarious personality. They are generally quite easy to raise in captivity, but they need a spacious aquarium with a rocky substrate to be able to dig caves and tunnels. They are also sensitive to poor quality water, so it is important to maintain a good filtration level and regularly change water from the aquarium.
Due to their gregarious lifestyle, transcriptus julidochromis need the company of other fish of their species to feel comfortable in captivity. It is recommended to maintain at least six individuals together for their well-being. They can be maintained with other peaceful cichlid species, but it is important to monitor their behavior to avoid territorial conflicts.
In summary, the Julidochromis Transcriptus is a gregarious and attractive cichlid fish from African lakes. They are easy to raise in captivity, but need a spacious and well -filtered aquarium, as well as the company of other fish of their species.
Origin
- FamilyCichlidae
- OriginNo and SO of Tanganyika
Characteristics
- Adult size8 cm
- BehaviourPleasant
- FoodHerbivore
Water parameters
- Water typeFreshwater, hot
- Temperature24 - 27 °C
- pH7.4 - 8.7
- Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)100 L
Dimorphism
The female is slightly smaller and less lively. The male is much more curious about the other occupants of the bac.
Reproduction
Layer on hidden substrate.
