Altolamprologus calvus 'Lupota'
Aquarist: DragonFlyer
Species: Altolamprologus calvus
Description
African cichlid from Lake Tanganyika. Known for it's compressed body. Feeds on small fish in narrow spaces between rocks.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Tanganyika
Aquarist Notes
Collection Point: Lupota
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Line Traits: black
Year Acquired: 2023
Acquired 4 young fish ~1.5" from Dave's Rare Fish as part of the spring NECA group buy. Fish are growing steadily but slowly as this species is known to do. Recently it appears a pair has formed at a modest ~2" size. Currently kept with L ocellatus - calvus in the caves shells in open sandy areas.