Statements (61)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:BIC
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gptkbp:aquarium_decorations |
Natural decor enhances habitat.
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gptkbp:aquarium_trade |
Requires hiding spots
Not suitable with small fish Rocky substrate preferred Can uproot plants |
gptkbp:average_temperature |
24-28 ° C
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gptkbp:behavior |
Territorial
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gptkbp:breeding_behavior |
Egg layer
Form strong bonds Maternal mouthbrooder Higher in established tanks |
gptkbp:breeding_range |
6-12 months
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gptkbp:care_instructions |
Parents protect fry
Crushed flakes or powdered food |
gptkbp:character_traits |
Aggressive during breeding
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gptkbp:color |
Striped blue and yellow
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gptkbp:color_scheme |
Distinctive stripes
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gptkbp:color_variation |
Different morphs exist
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gptkbp:coloration |
During breeding season
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gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:Zebra_cichlid
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gptkbp:communication |
Uses body language and color changes
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gptkbp:community |
Best in species-specific tanks
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gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cuisine |
Pellets, flakes, frozen food
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gptkbp:death |
Fast growth in optimal conditions
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gptkbp:diet |
gptkb:carnivore
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gptkbp:difficulty |
Moderately hard water
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gptkbp:distribution |
Endemic to Africa
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gptkbp:egg_laying |
50-100 eggs
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gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Cichlidae
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gptkbp:fishkeeping_challenges |
Aggression and breeding care
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
Twice a day
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity |
Minimum 30 gallons
Regular water changes required Small to medium-sized fish |
gptkbp:genus |
gptkb:Julidochromis
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gptkbp:habitat |
Freshwater
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Zebra cichlid
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gptkbp:incubation_period |
3-4 days
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gptkbp:lifespan |
Up to 10 years
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gptkbp:lighting |
Moderate lighting preferred
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gptkbp:mating_rituals |
Courtship displays
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gptkbp:native_to |
gptkb:Lake_Tanganyika
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gptkbp:p_hlevel |
7.8-9.0
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gptkbp:photography |
Caves and crevices beneficial
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gptkbp:predators |
Larger fish species
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gptkbp:related_species |
Julidochromis transcriptus
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gptkbp:research |
Studied for behavior and ecology
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gptkbp:research_importance |
Popular in aquarium trade
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gptkbp:scientific_name |
Julidochromis marlieri
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gptkbp:size |
Up to 4 inches
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gptkbp:social_behavior |
Can be aggressive towards own species
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gptkbp:social_structure |
Pairs or small groups
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gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
May coexist with certain species
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gptkbp:tank_mates |
Other Lake Tanganyika cichlids
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gptkbp:territory |
Common in males
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gptkbp:water_management |
Good filtration recommended
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gptkbp:water_quality |
Sensitive to poor conditions
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Convict_cichlid
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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