Altolamprologus compressiceps
Aquarist: AllredFish
Species: Altolamprologus compressiceps
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: Talama
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2022
Acquired wild breeding pair from Alan Rickers.
Species Spawned: Yes
Spawns eagerly and regularly. Pair is older but continues to spawn vigorously.
Have Reared Fry? Yes
Three spawns can stay in a 40g breeder tank with the parents before they stop spawning. Parents are very protective of the fry, especially the male.
Young fish available? Yes