Aquarist Species:  Altolamprologus calvus 'yellow'

Aquarist: AllredFish

Species Profile: Altolamprologus calvus 'yellow' Nkamba Bay

General species photo

Description:   A cichlid native to Lake Tanganyika, specifically Nkamba Bay, Altolamprologus calvus 'yellow' Nkamba Bay lives amongst rocky crevices and caves. Note: 'Nkamba Bay' is listed as a separate species to support the CARES single locale priority list designation.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Tanganyika: Nkamba Bay

CARES Classification:   Critically Endangered

Aquarist Notes

Collection Point:   Chisanze

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2019

Spawning notes:

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