Scientific name: Julidochromis marlieri

Common name: Julie

Region: Lake Tanganyika

Size: 4-5 inches

Color: White with black spots/stripes

Water Chemistry: pH: 8.6, hardness: very hard

Temperature: 77-79

Aggression: agressive

Compatibility: Best kept with fellow Tanganyikans

Diet: Omnivorous

How to breed: Julies are unique in that they will mate for life. Once they've paired off, leave teh decor (territories) in the tank in tact. About 50 eggs will be laid at a time.

General: This is a very cool - and yes, cute - fish to keep in the aquarium. Although they are somewhat shy, they tend to be quite aggressive towards tankmates. You should provide quite a bit of rockwork for these fish to establish territories.