Aquarist Species: Altolamprologus compressiceps
Aquarist: groverlee
Species Profile: Altolamprologus compressiceps
Species Photo by: Craig Storms
Description: Piscivore cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika. Characterized by a highly compressed body (hence its name) making it well suited to hunting small fish found in tight spaces between rocks. Occurs in various color patterns.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Tanganyika
Aquarist Notes
Collection Point: Muzi
Genetic Line: F0 Wild Caught
Year Acquired: 2020
Date of Acquisition: 22/10/2020
Source: Cichlidenstadel Blindheim
Current Stock: 0.0.0
Water Parameters
pH: 8.2–8.5
Temperature: 26°C–28°C
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 0.25 ppm
GH: (Not Tested)
KH: (Not Tested)
Spawning notes:
Species Spawned: Yes
Have Reared Fry? Yes