Altolamprologus calvus Overview:

• Natural Habitat: Endemic to the southern shoreline of Lake Tanganyika, eastern Africa.
• Appearance: Extremely laterally compressed body with a high dorsal fin.
• Size: Males grow up to 5 inches, females are smaller (typically 3.5–5 inches).

Care Requirements:

• Diet: Carnivorous.
• Temperature Range: 75–80°F.
• pH Range: 7.5–8.5 (alkaline).
• Water Hardness: Hard water.
• Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons.

Best Tankmates:

• Frontosa
• Julidochromis transcriptus
• Neolamprologus brichardi
• Cyprichromis leptosoma

This peaceful but predatory cichlid thrives in well-maintained, species-compatible setups with rocky substrates to mimic its natural habitat.