Calvus Cichlid (Altolamprologus calvus)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameAltolamprologus calvus

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asCalvus, Black Calvus, White Calvus, Pearly Calvus

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

DietCarnivore

Adult size5.5 in

Minimum tank size40 gallons

Water parametersTemp 76-82°F, pH 8.0-9.0, GH 10-20 dGH

Appearance

Laterally compressed, deep-bodied fish with a pointed snout and pearly spangling over black, white, or yellow-head geographic forms.

Difficulty and care for the Calvus Cichlid

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Lake Tanganyika, Africa

Keeper notes

Slow, deliberate ambush predator; peaceful toward unlike species but eats fry and small shrimp. Territorial around chosen caves.

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