Altolamprologus compressiceps are natural predators and should not be kept with tiny fish. Their unique head shape makes them very popular among aquarists, and very adapted for hunting prey in small crevices between rocks.
Scientific Name: Altolamprologus compressiceps
Common Name: Fire Fin
Max Size: 6"
pH: 7.5-8.4
Hardness: Hard
Temperature: 74-82°
Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive
Region of Origin: Lake Tanganyika, Africa
Captive Bred or Wild: F1
Diet: Flake or pellet
Compatibility: Lake Tanganyikan cichlids, Synodontis catfish.
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