I recently purchased, through a Breeders Award Program, four A. compressiceps sp. black Kipili. I put them into a tank with a single, central rock pile. When fed, they all group together to eat, but when they are finished they go to the same space in the tank. One to the right base of the rocks, one to the left, one directly in front and one hovers about 4" above. They are not chased there but dutifully position themselves like sentinals. I have not seen any of them enter the rock formation. I have searched the internet over the last few days for species information, but, unlike angels, jules or tropheus, there seems to be little information on any of the altolamprologus species. I have noticed this behavior in J. marlieri, but only with the selected juveniles and only when they are assisting in the family defense. However, in this situation, none of those conditions exist.
Has anyone noticed this type of behavior in A. compressiceps?
I will admit that this type of behavior (something different with every species) is why I absolutly love Tanganyikans.
Thank you.
Joe
Has anyone noticed this type of behavior in A. compressiceps?
I will admit that this type of behavior (something different with every species) is why I absolutly love Tanganyikans.
Thank you.
Joe