Black and white slim cichlid
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Black and white slender cichlid ( Julidochromis transcriptus ) |
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The black and white slim cichlid ( Julidochromis transcriptus ) is a cichlid from Africa that was discovered by Hubert Matthes in 1959 .
Occurrence and habitat
Julidochromis transcriptus is endemic and inhabits the rocky shores of Lake Tanganyika . 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. 7 cm, making it the smallest member of its genus . The genital papilla of the male is larger than that of the female.
Sexual Behavior and Brood
The female only lays a few dozen 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 .
Keeping as ornamental and farmed fish
The black and white slim cichlid is kept as an ornamental fish. Care should be taken to ensure that there is enough space (approx. 50–100 l for a couple).
literature
- Ivan Petrovicky (ed.): The great encyclopedia of aquarium fish . Karl Müller Verlag, Cologne / Erlangen 1996, ISBN 3-86070-288-2 .
Web links
- Black and white slim cichlid on Fishbase.org (English)
- Julidochromis transcriptus in the Red List of Threatened Species of the IUCN 2013.1. Posted by: Bigirimana, C., 2006. Retrieved October 5, 2013.