Altolamprologus calvus (Tanganyika Cichlid)
| Scientific Name | Altolamprologus calvus |
| Diet | Carnivore; crustaceans and small fish. |
| Alt Common Name | Pearly compressiceps, Black calvus |
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Origin | F1 Lake Tanganyika (Zambia) |
| Aquarist Level | Beginner to Intermediate |
| Coloration | Dark with white speckling |
| Breeding | Substrate brooder. Female only cave. |
| Mature Size | 6 inches male, 4 inches female |
| Habitat | Rocky |
Notes:
Our cichlids have been housed in water with a pH of 7.8. Acclimation to aquariums with a higher pH should be done slowly and carefully.