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Compressiceps Cichlid
Altolamprologus compressiceps
Intermediate Semi-Aggressive fish freshwater
About
Gold or dark variant of a thin-bodied Tanganyikan shell-bed predator.
Water Parameters
Temperature
75 - 82 °F
Ideal: 76 - 80 °F
pH
8 - 9
GH (Hardness)
7 - 25 dGH
Quick Facts
Max Size
5"
Min Tank Size
30 gallons
Diet
carnivore
Swimming Zone
middle
Bioload
low
Category
cichlid