Altolamprologus Calvus "Inkfin Calvus"

Inkfin Calvus Quick Facts

Inkfin Calvus Max Size: 4"-6" Males being larger

Care Level: Intermediate-expert

Diet: Carnivore, primarily frozen meaty foods supplemented with a high quality flake/pellet

pH: 7.5-9

Water: Hard   Shop Water Buffers

Temp: 76-81F

Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallon

This african cichlid is native to Lake Tanganyika in Africa, The Calvus Cichlid is a slow-growing and mostly docile Cichlid species. This fish is best kept in species-specific tanks or with other fish native to Lake Tanganyika. Keeping a pair or a group of up to 6 individuals is common; this isn’t the type of Cichlid that can be happy on its own. Their natural environment includes rocky elements, and this fish’s narrow body is perfect for wedging into crevices in search of prey.

While this fish is a predator, they are mostly docile around larger fish that can’t fit in their mouths. They won’t usually display aggression against larger tank mates, but smaller fish and invertebrates are at risk of being eaten. Calvus Cichlids have specific care needs, making them a poor choice for beginning Cichlid hobbyists.

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