How big does a Compressiceps get?

What does A compressiceps do?

All Compressiceps (or Comps) are predators that specialize in ferreting out young cichlids and invertebrates from between the rocky crevices. Their laterally compressed body shape and armored scales enables them to easily get into tight, narrow, cracks in the rocks where their prey are normally hiding.

What are the different types of compressiceps?

Different variations are often named for their locality and/or color, some of which are the Altolamprologus compressiceps “Gold Head Muzi”, “Chaitika Orange”, “Gold Head Kasanga”, “Gold Head Mutondwe”, and “Nangu”. One of the most unique Compressiceps is a dwarf, shell dwelling variant.

How big do compressiceps cichlids get?

With the narrow shaped body, Compressiceps Cichlids can grow up to 10 inches long. With this length,this species is one of the largest species in the Cichlids family. A 10-inch long fish of this species is not normally seen in an aquarium. This size is typically seen when they are free in the wild.

What is the best habitat for a gold head compressiceps?

The Gold Head Compressiceps is best housed as a single pair in an aquarium of at least 55 gallon capacity decorated with numerous lava rocks piled into complex structures, and a thin layer of African Rift Lake sand or gravel substrate to cover the bottom of the tank.

What do I Feed my gold head compressiceps?

Although Gold Head Compressiceps will accept dry carnivore flakes or pellets in an aquarium environment, they should also be fed live, frozen, or freeze dried brine shrimp, bloodworms, mysis shrimp, chopped earthworms, ghost shrimp, etc. Because of the potential of parasites, it is not a good idea to give them feeder fish.

What is a compressiceps cichlid?

The Compressiceps Cichlid is a beautiful metallic blue predatory fish from the Malawi region in Africa that can grow up to an impressive 10 inches. This gorgeous creature can swim at great speeds owing to its strange flat shape. This speed combined with a protruding lower tooth jaw make it quite a deadly predator.

Do compressiceps cichlids lay eggs?

This aggressive behavior continues in the father Cichlid as he swims around the area where the eggs are, ready to defend them against and predators that might feed on them. Do the Compressiceps Cichlid Lay Eggs? Like many fish of their kind, they are egg layers. For interested pet owners, breeding them entails moderate difficulty.

What is the size of a compressed cichlid?

The Compressed Cichlid is high backed and has a very laterally compressed head and body. The forehead slopes down to a large, deep mouth that is somewhat upturned. It commonly grows to about 6 – 7 inches (15 – 18 cm) in length, but has a reported size of almost 8 inches (20 cm).

What habitat does Altolamprologus compressiceps live in?

Altolamprologus compressiceps is interesting in that it posseses very hard scales, perhaps an evolutionary adaption that allows it to move in and out of cracks in the rock without being damaged. Altolamprologus compressiceps is found in rocky habitats. Distribution is noted in the table above.

What is the name of the fish with a gold head?

Above Male Altolamprologus compressiceps “gold head”. This outstanding fish won its class at the 2004 American Cichlid Association Convention. Photo by Rick Borstein. See: over 140 other Cichlid Profiles in our Fish of the Month Archive. Altolamprologus compressiceps is a Tanganyikan substrate-spawning cichlid.

How to feed goldfish peas?

Feed your goldfish 2 or 3 peas at a time, chopped into small chunks. Other vegetables that can be fed to goldfish include lettuce, kale, spinach and cucumber. Goldfish need a balanced diet, so there isn’t really one “best” goldfish food. However, a strong favorite of ours is Hikori freeze-dried brine shrimp.

How to make a cichlid aquarium?

It will require caves and crevices made up of rocks that the fish call home. Other decorations in the tank that can help in their breeding are flowerpots and even used shells. The caves are important to the Cichlid because they are sheltered spawners.

How do cichlids protect themselves?

Cichlids are very territorial, especially when it’s breeding season. So once the eggs have been fertilized, males will defend the area against any predators or any fish just snooping around, while the female watches over the eggs.

How do compressed cichlids reproduce?

Breeding: The Compressed Cichlid, Compressiceps, or Lamp Compressiceps are egg layers. They are sheltered substrate spawners. The female will pick a crevice too small for the male to enter to lay her eggs. The male will lie over the opening and release his sperm to fertilize the eggs. The female will lay more than 300 eggs.

Why do cichlids lay eggs in the same place?

This can happen when a female chooses a cave or crevice to lay her eggs in that’s already been owned by the male. This aggressive behavior continues in the father Cichlid as he swims around the area where the eggs are, ready to defend them against and predators that might feed on them.

What does a cichlid look like with a large mouth?

Additional Information: 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.

What is the Altolamprologus genus?

The Altolamprologus genus is a small group of cichlids in Lake Tanganyika with about 3 described species and a number of variants or possible subspecies. These fish are secretive substrate spawners, mostly spawning in caves or crevices in the rocks.

What is the difference between Altolamprologus calvus and compressiceps?

Compressiceps are close relatives to Altolamprologus calvus and can be distinguished by their shorter jaws and turned up snout. Calvus have a long sloping face, less distinct bars, and more distinct spots.

What does the Altolamprologus compressiceps eat?

They are predatory fish, feeding on aquatic invertebrates and small fish. Scientific Name: Altolamprologus compressiceps Social Grouping: Solitary – They tend to live singly except when breeding. IUCN Red List: LC – Least Concern

How much green peas should I Feed my Fish?

We recommend feeding as much green peas as your fish is willing to eat over several minutes. If your pets ate everything, then you can try feeding more. If you see some leftovers, and your fish aren’t interested in eating more, then you can try feeding less during the next meal time.

How often should I Feed my Goldfish a deshelled pea?

It is important to ensure the condition you’re treating has to do with digestion or constipation. It is best to fast the fish appropriately and feed a whole deshelled pea to an adult goldfish twice a day, or a goldfish under 2 inches with half or a quarter of the pea twice a day, ideally in the morning and evening.

Why does feeding goldfish peas make them better?

But why does feeding goldfish peas make them better if they’re not sick? When you feed your fish green peas, they have almost no protein whatsoever, decreasing the amount of ammonia waste from your fish, decreasing the strain on your nitrogen cycle. Decreasing the ammonia waste from your system will make ANY fish better.

What do you feed your fan tail goldfish?

I bought 4 fan tail gold fish this weekend. I have introduced them into 116 liter tank with internal filter. Am feeding pellets. Before feeding i soak into water and leave it for 5 minutes. Then i feed the fish, so the pellets doesn’t float. Should i include peas once in a week or feed peas only fish is having swimming blader problem.