Easy to intermediate
Chocolate Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)
18–26°C · pH 6.5–8 · 30L
£13.99
A cave-spawning Lake Tanganyika Julie cichlid for hard, alkaline rockwork aquariums and carefully planned pairs.
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. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Julidochromis dickfeldi
Dickfeld's Julie bond and breed in male/female pairs — buying a pair gives them the social structure they need.
A cave-spawning Lake Tanganyika Julie cichlid for hard, alkaline rockwork aquariums and carefully planned pairs.
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. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Cichlids are one of the most diverse fish families in the hobby. From tiny apistogrammas to massive oscars, this guide covers the basics of keeping them well.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Dickfeld's Julie (Julidochromis dickfeldi), also sold as Blue-Brown Julie, is a rock-dwelling Lake Tanganyika cichlid. It forms cave-spawning pairs and suits aquariums built around hard alkaline water, stable filtration and plenty of rockwork.
| Sale size | 4-5 cm on this variant; larger sizes may appear on the parent listing |
|---|---|
| Adult size | Up to about 11 cm |
| Minimum aquarium | 80 litres or more for a pair, with a strong rockwork footprint |
| Water | 22-25°C, pH 8.0-9.2, hard alkaline water |
| Diet | Quality cichlid pellets plus small frozen/invertebrate foods |
Use caves, vertical rock faces and broken sight lines. Pairs can be territorial, so avoid cramped mixed groups and keep other Tanganyika cichlids only where space allows.
Livestock is packed for delivery by a licensed live-animal courier and covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee when the policy conditions are followed.
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