Altolamp. calvus "Ink Fin"

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Latin Name: Altolamprologus calvus
Common Name(s): Ink Fin Calvus
Difficulty: Intermediate
Temperament: Aggressive
pH: 8.2-8.8
Adult Full Size: 5"
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons
Plant Safe: No
Foods: ABN Spirulina Flakes, Arctic Pods, Daphnia, Spirulina Brine, Bloodworms

Description: Altolamprologus calvus "Ink Fin" are known for their deep black body and fins with their white spotted patterning. They are African Cichlids that are native to Lake Tanganyika and need a pH of at leat 8.2. These guys only get to about 5 inches when fully grown, but they tend to do well with larger African Cichlids (such as Mbunas and Peacocks), as well as other Tanganyikan Cichlids.