Black Calvus Cichlid (Altolamprologus calvus)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

23–25 °C

pH

8–9

Dureza GH

9–19 dGH

Tamaño adulto

10.1–14.9 cm

Tanque mínimo

266 L

Capa de nado

Bottom-dwelling

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Territorial; line-of-sight breaks keep the peace

Origen

Lake Tanganyika, Africa

Descripción de la especie

Altolamprologus calvus is a Cichlidae from Lake Tanganyika, Africa. A thinking fish that rearranges décor and learns its keeper — and punishes bare, crowded tanks. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 10.1–14.9 cm. A pair claims a territory; give each a defensible cave. Over-filter for its messy habits, aquascape with rock walls, and respect its claimed corner. Maintain 23–25 °C at pH 8–9. A solid choice for a well-planned community tank.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Lakes and slow rivers with structure

Corriente

Still to gentle current

Oxígeno disuelto

Moderate

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Sand with rock piles

Decoración dura

Stones, caves and broken lines of sight

Plantas

Hardy species that tolerate digging

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

A pair claims a territory; give each a defensible cave

Dieta

Omnivore with a protein lean — quality cichlid pellets

Compañeros recomendados

• Large robust catfish — Ignore the posturing below

Evitar con

• Small or timid fish — Bullied relentlessly

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Often striking; males larger and brighter

Método de cría

Dedicated pair-bonded spawner; expect fry defence