Julidochromis size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 11 cm. The largest on record measured 13 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 5 Julidochromis species on LumaReef: 7 cm (Masked Julie) to 13 cm (Striped Julie).

Julidochromis tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.

Julidochromis water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–9.0, hardness 10–25 °dGH. Close to what most Julidochromis on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).

Julidochromis tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 61 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Sailfin molly, Giant danio, and Boesemani rainbowfish.

FreshwaterComing soon220 coinsRare5,000 in the worldSee how many are left

Julidochromis

Julidochromis marlieri

A long, eel-like rock dweller that swims sideways and upside down in caves.

The Julidochromis (Julidochromis marlieri) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. It lives on the bottom. Adults grow to about 11 cm; the largest on record measured 13 cm (total length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 120 cm long and water at 23–27 °C.

Size: 11 cm
Smallest tank: 120 cm
Temperature: 23–27 °C
Care: Moderate

In the aquarium

Temperature23–27 °C

pH7.8–9.0

Hardness10–25 °dGH

Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Calm
Water layer: Bottom
Group: Lives on its own
Plants: Plant safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litresToo small
Wide120 cm · 300 litres27 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres59 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres109 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres130 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along61 species

and 37 more species

Caution34 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Not together4 species

Water temperatures do not overlap

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: On the bottom
Largest on record: 13 cmtotal length
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Conservation status

Classification

OrderCichliformes
FamilyCichlidae
GenusJulidochromis
SpeciesJulidochromis marlieri
Described byPoll, 1956

In other languages

English: Marlier's Julie
Russian: Хромис Марлиера

Quick answers

Julidochromis size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 11 cm. The largest on record measured 13 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 5 Julidochromis species on LumaReef: 7 cm (Masked Julie) to 13 cm (Striped Julie).
Julidochromis tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.
Julidochromis water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–9.0, hardness 10–25 °dGH. Close to what most Julidochromis on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).
Julidochromis tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 61 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Sailfin molly, Giant danio, and Boesemani rainbowfish.
Julidochromis: alone or in a group?: It can be kept on its own.
Julidochromis and plants: is it plant safe?: Yes, it leaves plants alone.