Moderate
Titcha Mandarin Compressiceps (Altolamprologus compressiceps)
24–27°C · pH 7.8–9 · 200L
£50.99
Specialist Lake Tanganyika featherfin cichlid for large hard-water aquariums, open swimming room and carefully planned tank mates. Best for experienced keepers.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Ophthalmotilapia nasuta
Long-Nosed Gold-Tip Cichlid bond and breed in male/female pairs — buying a pair gives them the social structure they need.
Specialist Lake Tanganyika featherfin cichlid for large hard-water aquariums, open swimming room and carefully planned tank mates. Best for experienced keepers.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Long-Nosed Gold-Tip Cichlid (Ophthalmotilapia nasuta) is a specialist Lake Tanganyika featherfin cichlid for keepers who can offer hard, alkaline water and plenty of open swimming space. Young fish are already active and elegant, but adults become larger, territorial display fish, so plan the aquarium around their final behaviour rather than their sale size.
| Accepted scientific name | Ophthalmotilapia nasuta |
|---|---|
| Adult size | Up to about 18-20 cm |
| Minimum aquarium | 300 litres or larger; bigger for adult groups |
| Water | 23-27C, pH 7.5-8.5, hard alkaline water |
| Temperament | Active and semi-aggressive; best with planned Tanganyika tank mates |
Use fine sand, open swimming room and secure rockwork that breaks lines of sight without filling the whole tank. Strong filtration, high oxygen and steady mineral content matter more than heavy decoration. Avoid soft, acidic community setups.
Feed small floating or mid-water foods, fine cichlid pellets and frozen foods such as artemia, daphnia and mysis. Keep meals varied and controlled so the water stays clean.
Best choices are carefully selected Lake Tanganyika cichlids and suitable Synodontis in a large aquarium. Avoid timid fish, soft-water species, fin nippers and aggressive mbuna that may dominate the open water.
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For other specialist Tanganyika setups, see our Nigriventris Cichlid, Titcha Mandarin Compressiceps and Yellow Head Kekese Cyprichromis.
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