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Calvus Cichlid Altolamprologus calvus

Water: Freshwater

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Overview

Scientific name
Altolamprologus calvus
Origin region
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid-Bottom
Adult size (cm)
13.00
Minimum tank (L)
150
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Diet
Carnivore (micro-predator)

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
24.0–27.0
pH
8.00–9.20
GH (dGH)
10.0–20.0
KH (dKH)
9.0–18.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00

Habitat & environment

Africa (Lake Tanganyika)

Feeding

Carnivore (micro-predator)

Temperament & behaviour

Semi-aggressive

Breeding & care

Cave spawner; slow growth; small tankmates may be preyed upon.

Notes

Compressed body to slip between rocks; slow, deliberate feeder.

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Created: 2025-08-31 23:47:49
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