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Photo of: Compressed Cichlid (Altolamprologus compressiceps)
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Scientific Name(s): Altolamprologus compressiceps, Lamprologus compressiceps, Neolamprologus compressiceps
Common Name(s): Compressed Cichlid
Family: Cichlidae
Species Type: African Cichlids, Lake Tanganyika
Maximum Size: 6 inches
Life Span: 8 years
Natural Habitat: East African Lake Tanganyika
Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons
Tank Region: All over
Possible Tank Mates: Other Tanganyikan african cichlids
Description: An elongated and laterally compressed cichlid. The back is arched and the dorsal fin is elongated. The large mouth faces the surface of the water. The body color is generally off-white to light brown, and the fins are beige. The body is marked with ten to 12 transverse bars. The body is spotted with small whitish markings.
A dark black marking extends from the upper lip, through the eye, and back down to the bottom of the gill cover. The anal and dorsal fin have a darker edging.
Temperature Range 72°F - 78°F
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| pH 5.0 |
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African Catfish
