Compressiceps Cichlid

Compressiceps Cichlid

Altolamprologus compressiceps

Also known as: Compressed Cichlid, Comp

💧 Freshwater ⚡ Semi-aggressive 🟡 Moderate 🥩 Carnivore

Closely related to the Calvus but with a rounder head profile. Laterally compressed body allows it to squeeze into rock crevices to hunt prey.

Tank Size

30 gal
minimum (55+ preferred)

Temperature

76–82°F
24–28°C

pH Range

7.8–9
water acidity

Max Size

6"
15.2 cm

Lifespan

8–10 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Very slow grower like the Calvus. Provide rockwork with narrow crevices. Best in Tanganyika community tanks.

Feeding

Frozen brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and small pellets. A patient ambush predator 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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