Altolamprologus calvus 'Lupota' WC

Aquarist: DragonFlyer

Species Profile: Altolamprologus calvus

Species Photo by: Craig Storms

Description:   African cichlid from Lake Tanganyika. Known for it's compressed body. Feeds on small fish in narrow spaces between rocks.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Tanganyika

Aquarist Notes

Photo of aquarist's species:

Collection Point:   Lupota

Genetic Line:   Wild Caught

Year Acquired:   2025

Acquired a group of 4 adult wild caught fish from Anthony Stissi (Staten Island Cichlids) in February. About 10 days in looks like a pair has formed.