Black Calvus (Altolamprologus calvus "Black")
Black Calvus (Altolamprologus calvus "Black")
Quarantined specialty cichlid for carefully planned freshwater aquariums in Canada.
Black Calvus is a dark colour/locality form of Altolamprologus calvus, a laterally compressed rock-crevice specialist from Lake Tanganyika. Its high-contrast dark pattern and slow, deliberate hunting behaviour offer a very different display from active open-water African cichlids.
Why This Cichlid Stands Out
- Origin / Group: Lake Tanganyika
- Display Value: Its high-contrast dark pattern and slow, deliberate hunting behaviour offer a very different display from active open-water African cichlids.
- Best For: Aquarists selecting a species-appropriate, stable cichlid aquarium rather than a generic mixed community.
Aquarium Setup & Behaviour
Provide stable mineral-rich water, rock crevices and caves with carefully selected Tanganyika tankmates. This is a slow-growing predator of small prey.
It may defend rock shelter, and very small fish or fry can be vulnerable to predation.
Feeding
Feed quality carnivore-oriented cichlid foods and appropriately sized frozen/live supplements.
Natural Colour & Livestock Integrity
Dark Calvus presentation is natural and never hormone-enhanced at Topick Aquarium.
Topick Aquarium Livestock Standard
All fish at Topick Aquarium are carefully quarantined and conditioned to our stable local tap water before sale. Even where natural habitat references describe specialized water chemistry, our available fish have been held and monitored in stable local tap water; for customers, a mature aquarium, proper acclimation, suitable tankmates and consistent maintenance are more important than chasing unstable numbers.
Care Summary
- Scientific / Listing Name: Altolamprologus calvus "Black"
- Adult Size: Approximately 12–14 cm
- Care Level: Intermediate
- Current Listing Selection: Size To Confirm
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Black Calvus the same fish as Gold Head?
No. Black Calvus is listed as Altolamprologus calvus; Gold Head trade fish are handled separately and are not being added or modified here.
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