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Alto Compressiceps “Mandarin Orange” | Fish R Us
Elevate your Tanganyikan display with the breath-taking Altolamprologus compressiceps “Mandarin Orange”, offered exclusively by Fish R Us. Endemic to the rocky shorelines of Lake Tanganyika, this highly sought-after “Comp” variant is famous for its unique vertical body shape, upturned snout, and stunning bright orange coloration.
Approximate size: 1.25″ – 1.5″
Key Care & Features:
Behavior: Fascinating ambush predators by nature, they spend their time cruising rock faces and vertical crevices. They possess a thick scale armor that protects them from territorial disputes, making them excellent, long-lived additions to Tanganyikan communities.
Diet: Carnivorous. They thrive on premium, protein-dense foods such as mysis shrimp, krill, brine shrimp, and high-quality cichlid pellets.
Tank Requirements: Minimum 40–55 gallons for a pair or community. They require a hard, alkaline environment ($\text{pH } 8.0 – 9.0$) stacked with heavy rockwork, vertical caves, or deep crevices to replicate their wild home.
Our Mandarin Orange Comps are healthy, active, and strictly quarantined to ensure top quality for your aquarium.
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