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Lake Tanganyika cichlids — species, locations & maps

Lake Tanganyika cichlids — species, locations & maps
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Julidochromis sp. 'katoto' Katoto<br><font color=gray>Julidochromis sp. 'transcriptus katoto' Katoto<br>J. sp. 'ornatus kombe' Katoto</font>
Tribe / Genus: Lamprologini / Julidochromis
Biotope: Sediment-rich rocky habitat. Occurs at depths of approximately 5–30 meters.
Geographic distribution: Known from the Katoto.
Typical adult size: Up to approximately 8 cm total length.
Recommended aquarium size: 100 L for a bonded pair
Aquarium setup: Fine sand substrate with extensive rockwork arranged to form numerous caves and hiding places. Only one pair should be kept per aquarium. Best results are achieved by starting with a group of 5–6 juveniles and removing excess individuals once a pair forms. Once established, the pair becomes strongly territorial.
Diet: Omnivorous. Feeds on various invertebrates and small aquatic insects picked from algae and aufwuchs. Sponges are also part of the natural diet.
Breeding: Cave spawner. Breeds year-round, approximately every three weeks. Clutch size is variable, ranging from about 10 to 80 eggs. Both parents actively guard eggs and fry.
Aggression: High intraspecific aggression, particularly during territorial defense. Aggression toward other species mainly occurs around the breeding territory.
Special notes: Julidochromis from Kombe and Katoto are considered distinct, despite having often been treated under the same name.

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