A good environment
- Recommended temperature
- 24 ~ 27°C
- Recommended pH
- 7.8 ~ 9.0
- Preferred water hardness
- Hard water
- Minimum aquarium
- 75L or more
A beginner-friendly fish guide
Masked Julie
Masked Julie
Julidochromis transcriptus
Territorial temperament; social. Check the planner before choosing tank mates.
Beginner level 3/5
Temperament & group size
Territorial temperament; Social.
For a comfortable group, keep at least 2.
Usually swims in the middle & bottom.
Tank-mate notes
Adult shrimp may be attacked; take care with shrimp tank mates.
Baby shrimp may be eaten. A separate breeding tank is safer.
Check each combination carefully, especially when size or temperament differs.