Altolamprologous calvus (gold)
$59.00
Scientific Name: Altolamprologus calvus (gold) The common gold calvus is a mildly aggressive substrate spawner that is a small fry predator. The calvus also feeds on insect larvae and small crustaceans. Their specialized laterally compressed mouth allows them access to small narrow crevices in the rocks. There are many varieties of black calvus the one pictured here is a wild-caught ink fin. They thrive on mysis shrimp, krill, and Our custom fish food formula in the aquarium. They appreciate the addition of a quality aquarium or Cichlid Salt at the rate of 1 teaspoon per gallon of water.
Altolamprologous calvuss is a beautiful zen fish, with a “funny” shape. They are a joy to keep for the experienced hobbyist.
I say “experienced” because Altolamprologus are sensitive to water parameters. You have to be able to keep an aquarium without ammonia or nitrite spikes. You will also have to be able to recreate the water parameters to mimic the ones of Lake Tanganyika.
This is not complicated but it’s important to note that the “natural” approach of not putting any “evil chemical products that the greedy pet store is trying to scam you with; some guy on Facebook told you so, it has to be true” will not work.
shipping size; 1.5 to 2inches
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