Can't tolerate high nitrate levels or excessively large water changes.
Females are also usually longer and more rounded.
Transcriptus Julidochromis transcriptus. Once the sons and daughters mature, they may have to be moved, but until sexually mature, they will peacefully exist with the parents and other siblings. They can usually take care of themselves if kept with other cichlids, as long as they have some rock work to hide in as needed. They'll tolerate plants, too, but rock work is key. All in all, this fish is an attractive addition to a Tanganyikan aquarium.