What temperature does Ornate Julie, Yellow - Albino (Julidochromis ornatus albin) need?

FishBase gives a range of 22–24 °C for this species.

What pH suits Ornate Julie, Yellow - Albino (Julidochromis ornatus albin)?

FishBase gives a pH range of 8–9 and water hardness of 9–19 dGH.

Is Ornate Julie, Yellow - Albino (Julidochromis ornatus albin) guaranteed to arrive alive?

Yes. Every live order is expert-packed and sent by tracked UK delivery under our live arrival guarantee.

Ornate Julie, Yellow - Albino (Julidochromis ornatus albin) is a cichlid, supplied as live aquarium stock in the UK.

Care at a Glance

Scientific Name

Julidochromis ornatus

Max Adult Size

up to 8.5 cm

Temperature

22–24°C

pH Range

8–9

Hardness

9–19 dGH

Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.

Julidochromis ornatus

Ornate Julie, Yellow - Albino (Julidochromis ornatus albin)

Name: Ornate Julie, Yellow - Albino (Julidochromis ornatus albin)
Brand: Tropical Fish Co
SKU: 0550
Price: 18.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

£18.99

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Ornate Julie, Yellow - Albino (Julidochromis ornatus albin) is a cichlid, supplied as live aquarium stock in the UK.

Care at a Glance

Scientific Name

Julidochromis ornatus

Max Adult Size

up to 8.5 cm

Temperature

22–24°C

pH Range

8–9

Hardness

9–19 dGH

Full Care Guide

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Water Parameters

Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors

Temperature

22–24°C

22°CIdeal24°C

pH Level

8–9

8Ideal9

Water Hardness

9–19 dGH

9 dGHIdeal19 dGH

Ornate Julie, Yellow - Albino (Julidochromis ornatus albin) is a cichlid, supplied as live aquarium stock in the UK. Its native range is Lake Tanganyika, which is located in East Africa and consists of about 250 different species of cichlid fish. The maximum recorded length is 8.5 cm (FishBase).

Water and habitat

In the wild it is a freshwater benthopelagic species. FishBase gives a water temperature range of 22–24 °C, a pH range of 8–9 and hardness of 9–19 dGH. Plan the aquarium around the adult length of 8.5 cm, not the size supplied.

Species facts

Maximum length: 8.5 cm (FishBase)
Temperature: 22–24 °C (FishBase)
pH: 8–9 (FishBase)
Hardness: 9–19 dGH (FishBase)
Environment: Freshwater, benthopelagic
IUCN Red List: Near Threatened

What you receive

Live Ornate Julie, Yellow - Albino (Julidochromis ornatus albin). Every order is expert-packed and sent by tracked UK delivery with our live arrival guarantee.