Lake Tanganyika

Julidochromis ornatus is a Tanganyikan cichlid that reaches 4" in length, making it one of the smaller "Julies." They sport a torpedo-shaped body with three horizontal black lines running from their face to their tail. They can be distinguished from other Julies by a large black spot on the caudal f..

Just like its relative Julidochromis marlieri, Julidochromis ornatus is an omnivore. In the wild they mainly feed on insect larvae and small invertebrae that live in the aufwuchs. They comb the algae in search of those small insects, also ingesting small algae particles. A varied diet of mysis, arte..

The convict julie (Julidochromis regani) is a CICHLID in the subfamily Pseudocrenilabrinae family endemic to Lake Tanganyika. Hence it is found in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, and Zambia.Julidochromis regani is a small (up to 13 centimetres (5.1 in) TL) ray-finn..

Julidochromis marlieri is a Tanganyikan cichlid that reaches 6" in length, making it one of the larger "Julies." They sport a torpedo-shaped body covered in a black checkerboard pattern. They inhabit rocky areas of the lake and can often be seen hovering upside-down below a rocky outcropping..

Julidochromis transcriptus is a Tanganyikan cichlid that reaches 3" in length, making it one of the smaller "Julies." There is some debate over the true identity of this species, as it has been considered a variant of Julidochromis marlieri as well as simply Julidochromis sp. "Gombe." Further ..

Lamprologus ocellatus "Gold" are shell-dwellers that use round snail shells as breeding locations, sometimes burying the shell in sand to conceal it. In the wild, they occupy shells of snails that have been eaten by Synodontis multipunctatus. Males do grow slightly larger than females, but at ..

Blue Occie Shell DwellerLamprologus ocellatus Blue, also known as the Blue Ocellatus Cichlid, holds a special place in the hearts of aquarium enthusiasts. This captivating fish, with its striking appearance and manageable size, is a popular choice. Let’s dive into a comprehensive and easily digestib..

Lamprologus ornatipinnis is a small shell-dwelling cichlid from Lake Tanganyika. They have long, slender bodies adorned with pearly scales and lovely white spots on the fins. They often scoot around the substrate, balancing on their round pelvic fins as some sort of foot. These fish are very..

lamprologus signatus are shell-dwellers that use round snail shells as breeding locations, sometimes burying the shell in sand to conceal it. In the wild, they occupy shells of snails that have been eaten by Synodontis multipunctatus. Males have black stripes running vertically throughout thei..

The Albino Brichardi Cichlid, also known as the Neolamprologus brichardi or Princess of Burundi, is a beautiful and popular freshwater fish. It is a variant of the Brichardi Cichlid, which is native to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa.The Albino Brichardi Cichlid displays a unique and striking ..