Lake Tanganyika

Altolamprologus calvus is a cichlid endemic to the southern shoreline of Lake Tanganyika in eastern Africa. The species has an extremely laterally compressed body and a high dorsal fin. Males may grow to 5 inches, while females are normally smaller.Diet:Carnivore Temp:75-80°F PH:7.5-8.5 Har..

The Compressed Cichlid a  beautiful and graceful fish, and with a very distinctive body shape!The Compressed Cichlid Altolamprologus compressiceps is specialized for life in its natural habitat with some distinguishing features. The species name “compressiceps” is derived from its ver..

The Compressed Cichlid a  beautiful and graceful fish, and with a very distinctive body shape!The Compressed Cichlid Altolamprologus compressiceps is specialized for life in its natural habitat with some distinguishing features. The species name “compressiceps” is derived from its ver..

Altolamprologus compressiceps are natural predators and should not be kept with tiny fish. Their unique head shape makes them very popular among aquarists, and very adapted for hunting prey in small crevices between rocks.Type: CarnivoreMax Size: 7"pH: 7.5-8.4Hardness: HardTemperature: 74-82°A..

Titcha Mandarin Compressiceps – Altolamprologus is a stunning and unique fish species that belongs to the Lake Tanganyika Cichlids category. With its vibrant colors and distinctive features, this fish is sure to be a standout in any aquarium.Short Description:Titcha Mandarin Compressiceps – Altolamp..

Compressiceps are best maintained as a single pair, but can be maintained in groups if in large enough aquaria. It's not particularly territorial and can make a good addition to a community of Tanganyikan species, but shouldn’t be kept alongside anything small enough to be considered food. It is not..

The Gibberosa unlike other cichlid fish which like living in covers and rocks, the gibberosa prefers to live in a big colonies along the sandy coasts of the lake.The Frontosa Cichlid has a high and elongated body, flat on both sides. In a tank the gibberosa Cichlid max size can be up to 30 cm,..

The Sardine Cichlid Cyprichromis leptosoma is a small elongated cichlid from Lake Tanganyika, Africa. Typically cichlids have a robust look with many being very deep bodied, but not the cichlids from the Cyprichromis genus. There are 5 species in this genus with a long slender streamlined fo..