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| Scientific Name: Julidochromis transcriptus (Pemba) |
| Pronunciation: j
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| Common Name(s): Kissi Bemba |
| Geo. Origin: Pemba |
| Habitat: Sediment-Rich Rocky Habitat |
| Diet: Omnivore |
| Gender Differences: Monomorphic |
| Breeding: Substrate Spawner |
| Temperament: Aggressive |
| Conspecific Temperament: Aggressive |
| Maximum Size: 3" |
| Temperature: 77 - 79°F |
| pH: 8.6 ?9.1 |
| Water Hardness: Very Hard |
| Difficulty: 2 |
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Young adult Young adult Young adult Pair Adult Adult Juvenile Female |
Photo Credit: Dave Hansen |
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Julidochromis are omnivores, primarily feeding on crustaceans, insect larvae and molluscs found in the aufwuchs. They also ingest sand particles as well as filementous and diatomaceous algae. A diet in the aquarium could include mysis shrimp, mosquito larvae, daphnia, plankton as well as high quality flakes and pellets. |