The masked Julie is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika in Africa where it is found only along the northwestern shore preferring areas with rocky substrates. They eat zooplankton and benthic invertebrates found in the algae growth in the wild. This species reaches a length of 7 centimeters
| Scientific name | Common Name | Size | Temperament |
| Julidichromis transcriptus | Masked julii | 70mm | Relative peaceful |
| Water Temperature | Water pH | Tank size | Diet |
| 22-25 C | 8-8.9 | 60 liters |