Chichlid

Jilidochromis ornatus

Lake Tanganyika

male is 2 and a half to 2 and three fourths inches (6-7 cm); female is smaller

72-77 F (22-25 C)

8

hard

varied

territorial

They have a slender body with a pointed snout and a small mouth. They have three blackish lines running from the snout to the tail fin base. Their color is white to gold.

They reproduce freely. Sex can be shown only by the size. Either male or both parents take care of the young.

Provide a resonably large tank with hiding places.