{"product_id":"masked-julie-gombi-julidochromis-transcriptus-gombi","title":"Masked Julie Gombi — Masked Julie (Julidochromis transcriptus)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masked Julie (\u003cem\u003eJulidochromis transcriptus\u003c\/em\u003e) is the smallest member of the \u003cem\u003eJulidochromis\u003c\/em\u003e genus, reaching just 7 cm. Endemic to the northwestern shore of Lake Tanganyika, this charming cichlid features distinctive black-and-white patterning and forms strong monogamous pair bonds. A cave spawner that is ideal for smaller Tanganyika setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJulidochromis transcriptus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLake Tanganyika, East Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–27°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.8–9.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–25 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCichlid pellets, frozen foods, spirulina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMiddle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Natural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndemic to the northwestern shore of Lake Tanganyika, where it prefers areas with rocky substrates. In the wild, they feed on zooplankton and benthic invertebrates found in algae growth. Cave spawner that forms strong monogamous pair bonds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Setup \u0026amp; Water Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of 60 litres. Maintain water between 24–27°C with pH 7.8–9.0 and hardness 10–25 dGH. Create abundant rock caves and crevices for spawning and shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmnivore. Offer cichlid pellets, frozen foods, and spirulina. They feed on small invertebrates and zooplankton in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood companions include other Tanganyika cichlids of similar size and Synodontis petricola. Avoid Malawi cichlids, small fish, and shrimp. Consider the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tropical-fish-for-sale-uk\"\u003eKitumba Jumbo Sardine Cichlid\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tropical-fish-for-sale-uk\"\u003eYellow Sand Cichlid\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Tropical Fish Co?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Tropical Fish Co, every fish is carefully selected and shipped with care across the UK. Live arrival guarantee, expert advice, and competitive prices. 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