Calvus Cichlid

Altolamprologus calvus

Difficulty (1-5): 4/5

Description

Laterally compressed predator that slips into rock crevices after fry. Slow-growing and needs very stable, hard alkaline water.

Water test requirements

  • pH: 7.8 – 9
  • Temperature: 24 – 27 °C
  • General Hardness (GH): 10 – 25 °dGH
  • Carbonate Hardness (KH): 10 – 20 °dKH
  • Nitrate (NO3): ≤ 20 mg/L