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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.

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Created: 2025-08-31 23:49:58
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