{"product_id":"julie-cichlid-julidochromis-marlieri","title":"Julie Cichlid - Julidochromis marlieri","description":"\u003cp\u003eJulidochromis marlieri, or Marlier's Julie, is a popular, cave-dwelling cichlid from Lake Tanganyika, known for its striking black and white checkerboard pattern and elongated body. This territorial but relatively peaceful fish requires a rocky aquarium with caves and hard, alkaline water, and is best kept in pairs or species-specific tanks to manage its aggressive tendencies, especially during breeding. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppearance: Creamy white or yellowish body with bold black spots and stripes, often with yellow pectoral fins and blue-lined fins. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Grows to about 4–6 inches (10–15 cm). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Lake Tanganyika, Africa, preferring rocky shorelines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament: Territorial and semi-aggressive, especially when breeding; best kept in pairs or a single-species tank. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTank Setup: Needs a rock-heavy aquascape with plenty of caves and crevices for hiding and breeding. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Parameters: Hard, alkaline water (pH 7.8–9.0) and temperatures of 74–80°F (23–27°C) are ideal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet: Carnivorous, accepting high-quality pellets, frozen, and live foods like brine shrimp. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Breeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSocial: Forms monogamous pairs and is known for its acrobatic swimming style. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreeding: The female guards eggs while the male guards the area; parents often stay with offspring, but fry should be removed once they reach about 1 inch to prevent them from being eaten. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Oasis Reefing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52254030889259,"sku":"5225403088","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/0633\/1435\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_2efc6665-0d89-47ff-9e64-9c6a54848186.jpg?v=1771724826","url":"https:\/\/aoreefing.com\/products\/julie-cichlid-julidochromis-marlieri","provider":"Aquatic Oasis Reefing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}