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Altolamprologus compressiceps
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| Compressed Cichlid | |
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| Compressed Cichlid | |
| Species | Altolamprologus compressiceps |
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL 55 US Gallons (208.2L) |
| Size | 15.24 cm
5-6 " (12.7-15.2cm) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 7.8 - 9.0 |
| Temp. | 297.039 K 23.889 °C 534.67 °R 300.372 K |
| Water Hardness |
12-20 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Compressed Cichlid, Comps
[edit] Synonyms
- Haplochromis compressiceps, Lamprologus compressiceps, Neolamprologus compressiceps
[edit] Sexing
- Males are larger and more colourful than females.
[edit] Breeding
- Substrate spawner, rare to be bred in captivity. Most available are wild caught.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Only for Lake Tanganyika species tanks and any fish under 3" may be viewed as food.
[edit] Diet
- Meaty diet, preferring live food, small fish, mysis shrimp, large aquatic insects, crustaceans.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Will not destroy plants, prefers rocky hidey holes and shells can be added also. Sensitive to changes in temperature, so large water changes are not recommended.
[edit] Behaviour
- Hunts along the substrate, any fish small enough to eat will be eaten.
[edit] Identification
- Laterally compressed body (hence the name), sloping forehead and turned up snout. Vertical stripes down the length of the body. White/Blue spots towards the end of the body, more vivid on males.
[edit] Pictures
 Compressed Cichlid |
