Checkerboard slim cichlid
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Checkerboard slender cichlid ( Julidochromis marlieri ) |
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The checkerboard slim cichlid ( Julidochromis marlieri ) is a cichlid from Africa .
Occurrence and habitat
Julidochromis marlieri is endemic and inhabits the rocky shores of Lake Tanganyika . The checkerboard slim cichlid is mainly found in the northwest corner of the lake near Makabola ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ). The water temperature is 24–26 ° C. In addition, the water is slightly basic ( pH 7.5–8.0).
features
The length of the fish is approx. 15 cm. Gender differences are not very pronounced. The male's genital papilla is pointed while that of the female is blunt. Fully grown males of Julidochromis marlieri also have a fat hump on their head. Depending on where they were found, various morphs of Julidochromis marlieri are known, for example J. marlieri "Katoto", J. marlieri "Magara" or J. marlieri "Gombe". The external appearance of the animals shows major differences, so that - for example for the location variant "Gombe" - it is assumed that this could be a separate species.
Sexual Behavior and Brood
The female lays about 300 eggs in a cave, whereupon the young hatch after a three-day incubation period . The fry spend a long time in the vicinity of the spawning area. It can also hybrids between species Julidochromis marlieri and Julidochromis ornatus arise (Golden Julie), but they are infertile . The hybrids are reminiscent of Julidochromis transcriptus (black and white slim cichlid).
Keeping as ornamental and farmed fish
The checkerboard slim cichlid is kept as an ornamental fish . It should be ensured that there is enough space (approx. 100–200 l for a couple). In addition, the fish is aggressive towards others as well as its own species, so it should not be kept in community tanks.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Wilhelm Klaas: A known stranger: Julidochromis marlieri In: Zs. Amazonas No. 60, 2015, p. 52 ff.
literature
- Ivan Petrovicky (ed.): The great encyclopedia of aquarium fish . Karl Müller Verlag, Cologne / Erlangen 1996, ISBN 3-86070-288-2 .
Web links
- Checkerboard slim cichlid on Fishbase.org (English)
- Julidochromis marlieri inthe IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2013.1. Posted by: Bigirimana, C., 2006. Retrieved October 12, 2013.