A. Compressiceps, or A. Calvus?

[cichlid savage]

I have a fish that looks similar to yours it was sold to me as a lamprologus mustax. Here he is. I am very interested to know what it really is as i can't find anything on him. I also have posteed this pic on a cpl of other websites to no avail.

 

[Taz2478]

looks like a yellow calvus

 

[Ash]

looks like a calvus to me..

 

[Super G]

The black calvus has spots
the orange comp does not.
Reguardless of color, a comp that is a calvus will have spots
can you see the difference?

 

[Ash]

I see the difference but they still look exactly the same, although I now understand what you are saying as calvus have spots and comps do not, they look exactly the same so it would be pretty easy to get them confused =)

 

[lalo]

I personally think its a calvus.Possibly white calvus bred with compressicep.But the dots on the side ive only seen on calvus

 

[SKAustin]

It is not uncommon for a female Compressiceps to have spots when they are small. The key here is that this fish is a juvenile, and the spots are very faint to the naked eye, unlike the bright spots on the Calvus. Besides, my research is complete. The fish is a Compressiceps. Unless Ad Konings himself tells me otherwise.

 

[efc]

Savage, your fish looks to be a gold compressicep for sure.

The Altolamprologus in question looks to be an Altolamprologus compressicep "sumbu shell", they are a form of shell dwelling alto. They grow to 6cm max and i would say SK that you are the proud owner of a mature female. The vent is thick and protruding thus she is close to breeding age. Good luck with her.

Nick

 

[llaustin]

 

[SKAustin]

The Altolamprologus in question looks to be an Altolamprologus compressicep "sumbu shell", they are a form of shell dwelling alto. They grow to 6cm max and i would say SK that you are the proud owner of a mature female. The vent is thick and protruding thus she is close to breeding age. Good luck with her.

Nick

Nick,

That is a most intriguing statement. and it comes at a most interesting time as well. Last night, after the house had quieted and the lights were off, i stopped by the tank and found that both of these fish were sleeping at the shells, on the opposite end of the tank than they normally remain. I will definately give your ID some serious consideration and additional research. Thanks for peeking my curiosity. If you dont mind my asking, what is your experience with Tang's? Seems to be a rather astute observation for a typical fishkeeper.