Calvus Cichlid

Calvus Cichlid

Altolamprologus calvus

Also known as: Black Calvus, White Calvus

💧 Freshwater ⚡ Semi-aggressive 🟡 Moderate 🥩 Carnivore

A laterally compressed Tanganyika cichlid with a steep forehead and spotted body. Extremely slow grower but very long-lived.

Tank Size

30 gal
minimum (55+ preferred)

Temperature

76–82°F
24–28°C

pH Range

7.8–9
water acidity

Max Size

5"
12.7 cm

Lifespan

8–10 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Very slow growing — takes years to reach full size. Provide rockwork with crevices. Best in Tanganyika community tanks.

Feeding

Frozen brine shrimp, mysis, and small pellets. Hunts small invertebrates in rock crevices in the wild.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Red Eye Tetra 2.5" Giant Danio 4" Pearl Danio 2.5" Firemouth Cichlid 6" Blue Acara 6" Rainbow Cichlid 5" Sajica Cichlid 5" Nicaraguan Cichlid 10" Port Cichlid 6" Yellow Lab 4" Yellow Tail Acei 6"

Incompatible With

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2"

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