Intermediate
Gold Compressiceps (Altolamprologus compressiceps)
24–27°C · pH 7.5–9 · 200L
£21.99
A Kipili Gold form of Ophthalmotilapia nasuta for specialist Lake Tanganyika sand-and-rock aquariums, not a Salvini or Yellow Belly cichlid.
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
Kipili Gold Featherfin Cichlid bond and breed in male/female pairs — buying a pair gives them the social structure they need.
A Kipili Gold form of Ophthalmotilapia nasuta for specialist Lake Tanganyika sand-and-rock aquariums, not a Salvini or Yellow Belly cichlid.
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.
Cichlids are one of the most diverse fish families in the hobby. From tiny apistogrammas to massive oscars, this guide covers the basics of keeping them well.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Kipili Gold Featherfin Cichlid is a Lake Tanganyika form of Ophthalmotilapia nasuta. The previous supporting fields had severe contamination from Salvini, Yellow Belly and Jack Dempsey-style Central American cichlid copy. This is a Tanganyika featherfin cichlid, so the care, water and temperament notes are completely different.
| Adult size | Plan around 18-20 cm for mature males in aquaria |
|---|---|
| Minimum aquarium | 350 litres or more, with long open sand areas |
| Water | 23-26°C, pH 8.0-9.0, hard alkaline Lake Tanganyika conditions |
| Diet | Small planktonic and invertebrate foods; fine cichlid pellets and frozen foods |
| Temperament | Specialist featherfin; males need sand territory and calm compatible tank mates |
Use fine sand, open swimming space, rock retreats and strong filtration. Mature males display over sand and should not be crowded with aggressive mbuna-style fish. Do not mix similar Ophthalmotilapia colour forms if you are trying to preserve locality/form identity.
Livestock is packed for delivery by a licensed live-animal courier and covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee when the policy conditions are followed.
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