White lamprologus - Altolamprologus calvus
White lamprologus ( common name )
Altolamprologus calvus ( fish name )
- Maximum size in aquariums (min-max): 10 - 13 cm ( 3.94 - 5.12 in )
- pH of water: 8 - 8.9
- Water hardness (dGH): 9 - 19 °N
- Recommended temperature: 23 - 25 °C ( 73.4 - 77 °F )
- Compatibility (temperament to it's family): peaceful (read this answer)
- Compatibility (temperament to other fish species): peaceful (read this answer)
- Place in the aquarium: Middle levels
- The way of breeding: Spawning
- Fish origin: Africa
Information about care
Food
The White Lamprologus is carnivorous and will accept a variety of flakes, live, dried and frozen foods. In the wild they are predators of eggs and will hunt in any fish nest they can find.
Sexing
Sexual dimorphisms become apparent when this cichlid matures. The males have longer flowing fins and are noticeably larger than the females.
Breeding
A. calvus females use a shell or cave that is too small for males to enter in which to lay their eggs. The male releases the sperm at the opening of the shell or cave and both parents fan the eggs to fertilize them. The female guards the eggs while the male guards the perimeter of their territory. Just before the fry are about to hatch it would be a good idea to move the shell containing the eggs and the female to a separate tank. The fry will hatch within 10 days and can be fed infusoria after their yolk sacs have been absorbed.
Lifespan
The White Lamprologus can live for over 10 years.
Origin
This cichlid lives in the rocky areas of Lake Tanganyika of Africa.
Short Description
This slow growing cichlid may take up to 2 years to reach sexual maturity. They come in several different color variations including but not limited to white, black, and yellow.
Pictures
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
The White Lamprologus is carnivorous and will accept a variety of flakes, live, dried and frozen foods. In the wild they are predators of eggs and will hunt in any fish nest they can find.
Sexing
Sexual dimorphisms become apparent when this cichlid matures. The males have longer flowing fins and are noticeably larger than the females.
Breeding
A. calvus females use a shell or cave that is too small for males to enter in which to lay their eggs. The male releases the sperm at the opening of the shell or cave and both parents fan the eggs to fertilize them. The female guards the eggs while the male guards the perimeter of their territory. Just before the fry are about to hatch it would be a good idea to move the shell containing the eggs and the female to a separate tank. The fry will hatch within 10 days and can be fed infusoria after their yolk sacs have been absorbed.
Lifespan
The White Lamprologus can live for over 10 years.
Origin
This cichlid lives in the rocky areas of Lake Tanganyika of Africa.
Short Description
This slow growing cichlid may take up to 2 years to reach sexual maturity. They come in several different color variations including but not limited to white, black, and yellow.
Pictures
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
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