{"product_id":"altolamprologus-compressiceps-kagunga","title":"Altolamprologus compressiceps 'Kagunga'","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGeneral Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenus \/ Tribe:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003eAltolamprologus\u003c\/i\u003e \/ Lamprologini\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLocality:\u003c\/b\u003e Kagunga (Tanzania, Lake Tanganyika)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBiotope:\u003c\/b\u003e Rocky shoreline habitats, typically found at depths of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"64\"\u003e1–15 meters\u003c\/b\u003e. They inhabit narrow rock crevices and caves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePhysical Characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/b\u003e Males grow to approximately \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003e12–15 cm\u003c\/b\u003e, while females are significantly smaller, reaching about \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"106\"\u003e9 cm\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/b\u003e Extremely laterally compressed (thin), allowing them to slip into very narrow cracks in rocks to hunt or hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDistinction from \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eA. calvus\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003eA. compressiceps\u003c\/i\u003e has a shorter snout, a deeper body, and scales present on the head. It usually shows more distinct vertical bars and less pronounced spotting compared to \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"199\"\u003eA. calvus\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003e200 Liters\u003c\/b\u003e (approx. 53 gallons).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSetup:\u003c\/b\u003e The tank should feature plenty of rocks arranged to create caves and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"76\"\u003every narrow crevices\u003c\/b\u003e. For breeding, it is essential to provide caves with entrances small enough for the female to enter but large enough to exclude the male.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e Suitable companions include other Tanganyikan cichlids like \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"72\"\u003eCyprichromis\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"86\"\u003eNeolamprologus\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"106\"\u003eJulidochromis\u003c\/i\u003e. You should \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"132\"\u003eavoid\u003c\/b\u003e keeping them with highly competitive or robust species like \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"198\"\u003eTropheus\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"210\"\u003ePetrochromis\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSafety:\u003c\/b\u003e A tight-fitting lid is required as they are known to jump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Diet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e Carnivorous predator. In nature, they feed on crustaceans, invertebrates, and fish fry. In the aquarium, they may also steal eggs from other fish (including mouthbrooders).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAggression:\u003c\/b\u003e Generally peaceful, though males can be aggressive toward one another. They are opportunistic predators of any fry small enough to catch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSocial Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e Best kept as a single pair or in a group of at least 7 individuals if the aquarium is large enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Substrate spawner (specifically a cave\/crevice spawner).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProcess:\u003c\/b\u003e The female selects a tight crevice where only she fits and lays \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"73\"\u003e50–200 eggs\u003c\/b\u003e. The male fertilizes them from the entrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e The female guards the eggs and fry. The male guards the general territory outside the cave but often leaves before the fry become free-swimming (usually around 5–7 days after hatching).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cichlids Cove","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43535479636033,"sku":null,"price":3600.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6151\/0209\/files\/Altolamprologuscompressiceps_Kagunga_JoannaAdamska-Maslanka_02.jpg?v=1770213325","url":"https:\/\/cichlidscove.in\/products\/altolamprologus-compressiceps-kagunga","provider":"Cichlids Cove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}