Altolamprologus calvus 'yellow'

Aquarist: AllredFish

Species Profile: Altolamprologus calvus 'yellow'

Description:   Yellow form of Altolamprologus calvus from Lake Tanganyika. Currently endangered in the wild.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   None

CARES Status:   Endangered

Aquarist Notes

Collection Point:   Chisanze

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2019

Species Spawned:   Yes

Have been breeding these consistently since 2021.

Have Reared Fry?   Yes

Fry eagerly eat live BBS, crushed mysis flakes and copepods. As always with Altos, these are slow growers.

Young fish available?   Yes