{"product_id":"altolamprologus-calvus","title":"Pearly Black Zaire- Altolamprologus Calvus","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"355\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\"\u003ePearly Black Zaire\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"49\"\u003e(Altolamprologus calvus)\u003c\/em\u003e is a slow-growing, uniquely shaped Tanganyikan cichlid known for its deep black coloration with a pearlescent shimmer and fine white speckling. Its flat, laterally compressed body allows it to maneuver easily through rock crevices, making it well-suited to rocky aquascapes and shell-dweller environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"664\" class=\"\"\u003eThis species is relatively peaceful by cichlid standards but can be territorial, especially during breeding. It’s best kept with other Tanganyikans of similar temperament and size. Calvus are ambush predators by nature, moving slowly and striking quickly—so they should not be housed with small fish or fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"979\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"680\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e – Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"694\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e – Peaceful to semi-aggressive (territorial)\u003cbr data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"756\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"764\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e – 4 to 5 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"783\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"796\"\u003eTank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e – 30 gallons minimum (larger for multiple adults)\u003cbr data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"849\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"864\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e – 75°F to 80°F\u003cbr data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"882\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e – Carnivore (frozen foods, high-protein pellets, and live foods)\u003cbr data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"958\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"964\"\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e – 7.8 to 9.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1205\" class=\"\"\u003e🌿 \u003cem data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eThe Pearly Black Zaire is an elegant and uncommon choice for Lake Tanganyika biotopes, adding contrast and charisma with its sleek, ghostly profile.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1205\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eThis listing is for 1 Pearly Black Zaire (Altolamprologus calvus).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","offers":[{"title":"1\" - 2\"","offer_id":46908123316446,"sku":"","price":44.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/4768\/4574\/files\/Untitleddesign-78.png?v=1747796259","url":"https:\/\/poseidonaquaticsandplants.com\/products\/altolamprologus-calvus","provider":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}