Altolamprologus "Sumbu Shell" Altolamprologus compressiceps "Sumbu"
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Altolamprologus compressiceps "Sumbu"
Origin region
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
8.00
Minimum tank (L)
60
Temperament
Territorial
Diet
Carnivore
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
Temperament & behaviour
Territorial
Breeding & care
Shell/cave spawner; slow growth; tiny tankmates may be preyed upon.
Notes
Dwarf shell-dwelling morph; ideal for shell setups.