Ornatus albino

Julidochromis ornatus (albino)

Element	Description
Common Name(s)	Albino Ornatus
Latin Name	Julidochromis ornatus albino
Synonyms	none known
Meaning of Name	Refers to the beautiful coloration of the fish.
First Importation	Released to hobby in1998
First Description	1998
Water	pH 8.8 - 9.3
Water Depth	Not Applicable
Temperature	Between 23°C and 28°C
Origin	Captive Bred
Description	Body blends from a lovely lemon chiffon dorsally to a vivid canary yellow in the body. The typically black horizontal stripes in the standard fish have been replaced by cinnamon collared stripes. An iridescent blue pin stripe outlines the pectorals and all unpaired fins. A pink-red eye is encased luminescent white eye socket.
Size Male	Up to 85mm
Size Female	Up to 85mm
Sexing	Differences are scarcely discernible. Males have a more pointed genital papilla slanting to the rear. The female is generally the smaller fish.
Breeding	Similar to J. ornatus and J. transcriptus
Feeding	Omnivorous. Animal and vegetable matter accepted. Algae and lettuce also eaten. No red meats. Frozen foods such as blood worms. Live foods.
Compatibility	Relatively peaceful. When breeding, it is intolerant toward its own species.
Tank Mates	Africans of similar size.
Furniture	Boulder and rocks.
Tank Size	Prefer a tank size of 100 litres