Compressed cichlid - Altolamprologus compressiceps
Compressed cichlid ( common name )
Altolamprologus compressiceps ( fish name )
- Maximum size in aquariums (min-max): 14 - 15 cm ( 5.51 - 5.91 in )
- pH of water: 7.8 - 8.9
- Water hardness (dGH): 18 - 30 °N
- Recommended temperature: 24 - 27 °C ( 75.2 - 80.6 °F )
- Compatibility (temperament to it's family): peaceful (read this answer)
- Compatibility (temperament to other fish species): aggressive (read this answer)
- Place in the aquarium: Middle levels
- The way of breeding: Spawning
- Fish origin: Africa
Information about care
Food and feeding
These fish are highly carnivorous and will hunt around the aquarium looking for food. They will accept quality flakes but prefer live or frozen foods. Do not feed these fish beef heart as it contains mammalian products.
Origin
Africa; these fish are found in Lake Tanganyika.
Sexing
Males tend to have higher bodies plus more elongated fins. The spots on their posterior tend to be more pronounced on the males.
Breeding
A tight cave will be used for spawning as they like to be closed in as much as possible when spawning. This can be created by using crevices in rock work or by creating a small cave from slate. The fry should appear 6 days after spawning and these can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp.
Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 3-5 years.
Short description
These are not difficult to keep; the only drawback is the slow growing of the juveniles. It can take up to 18 months for a specimen to mature. They will tolerate similar sized cichlids; there should be plenty of rock work in the tank.
Pictures
Thanks to Eric for pictures. Other were bought from jjphoto.dk.
These fish are highly carnivorous and will hunt around the aquarium looking for food. They will accept quality flakes but prefer live or frozen foods. Do not feed these fish beef heart as it contains mammalian products.
Origin
Africa; these fish are found in Lake Tanganyika.
Sexing
Males tend to have higher bodies plus more elongated fins. The spots on their posterior tend to be more pronounced on the males.
Breeding
A tight cave will be used for spawning as they like to be closed in as much as possible when spawning. This can be created by using crevices in rock work or by creating a small cave from slate. The fry should appear 6 days after spawning and these can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp.
Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 3-5 years.
Short description
These are not difficult to keep; the only drawback is the slow growing of the juveniles. It can take up to 18 months for a specimen to mature. They will tolerate similar sized cichlids; there should be plenty of rock work in the tank.
Pictures
Thanks to Eric for pictures. Other were bought from jjphoto.dk.
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