Julidochromis Questions

[Davey_8313]

I'm just wondering if I would be able to keep some in a 20g? I've never had any before and I haven't had Africans in a long time so any help would be well... helpful, lol. If they would go in a 20, would I possibly be able to add any tankmates or would it have to be just them? Thanks.

 

[minifoot77]

a pair would work and 2 or three generations of fry

 

[Charlutz]

It will be tough to start in a 20g. Julies pair by killing off the rivals and often before a pair bonds, the males will harass the females pretty hard. Once they bond, a pair of the smaller julies could work - dickfeldi, ornatus or transcriptus. You could either buy a group and wait until a pair bonds in a larger tank, or buy a bonded pair to put in the 20g. Beware that moving them can often break the pair bond, so try and get a solidly bonded pair before you move them. The stronger bonded pairs are ones that typically have bred several times and raised fry.

 

[Davey_8313]

Alright, thanks guys. Are their any Africans that I could put a pair of or just a couple/few of in a 20g?

 

[Tony]

If you're looking to do tangs, I think you could do Altolamps or a group of shellies no problem.

If it were a 20L, you could do a trio or quad of dwarf peacocks (A. maylandi or A. kandeensis). Only 1 male though.

 

[Davey_8313]

Thanks, Tony. I'm just looking to do any Africans reallly b/c my wife likes the colors. I have a 40g breeder, but I'm putting a little colony of Pundamilia Nyererei Python Island in it.

 

[Leffler817]

Do they have to be Julies? I have seen Leleupi kept in a 20g until a pair formed then remove the extras. You can find some nice vibrant yellows and oranges. They breed pretty easily and are fun to keep.

 

[Davey_8313]

No, they don't have to be Julies. Thanks, Leffler, I'll check them out.

Just checked them out and I was actually looking at those anyways, lol.

 

[rsretep]

shellies are an excellent option multies,simulis,brevis,.... any or all will work in the 20 long just add water and watch em breed

 

[wadman]

Thanks, Tony. I'm just looking to do any Africans reallly b/c my wife likes the colors. I have a 40g breeder, but I'm putting a little colony of Pundamilia Nyererei Python Island in it.

here is 3 of my young Pundamilia Nyererei i had since they where fry. its only a 10 gallon and is way to small for them, they are moving soon tho. i think they are sweet looking. i cant wait to see your set up once it gets going. i don't see to many people with them. post some pics of yours.

 

[longstocking]

Smaller Julies should be fine....

Charlies advice is right on.

I wouldn't try leleupi in a 20 gallon.... just my personal opinion. Doesn't work for me. They are worse than Julies when pairing off. Sure once you have a pair they can go into a 20 gallon.... but before then, it's a tough fit.