Marlier's Julie

Marlier's Julie

Julidochromis marlieri

Also known as: Checkered Julie

💧 Freshwater ⚡ Semi-aggressive 🟡 Moderate 🍽️ Omnivore

A striking Tanganyika cichlid with a bold checkered black and white pattern. Hugs rock surfaces and swims upside down along overhangs.

Tank Size

20 gal
minimum (40+ preferred)

Temperature

76–82°F
24–28°C

pH Range

7.8–9
water acidity

Max Size

5"
12.7 cm

Lifespan

8–10 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Bottom
preferred zone

Care Notes

Provide stacked rockwork with lots of crevices. Pairs bond strongly and defend their territory. Best in Tanganyika setups.

Feeding

Small pellets, flakes, frozen brine shrimp, and daphnia.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Bloodfin Tetra 2" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Red Eye Tetra 2.5" Giant Danio 4" Pearl Danio 2.5" Gold Pristella Tetra 1.8" Firemouth Cichlid 6" Blue Acara 6" Rainbow Cichlid 5" Sajica Cichlid 5" Nicaraguan Cichlid 10" Port Cichlid 6"

Incompatible With

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2"

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