Then you are correct... Your water is good for a few things, one of them being africans. I just saw a big school of Brichardi tonight in a 55 with a mated pair of Black Calvus. There were big rocks and shells and all sand substrate. I say you try that, or try a pair of Compressiceps with them.
Hey did you get your Calvus? Because I'm in the same boat as you and want Calvus, possibly only them in my 55. Let me know what you ended up getting, thanks.
Dynasty, I didn't. I decided to go with Central Americans instead. I love these fish though! One of the recommendations I had was to pair them with a school of cyprochromis, which I think would be beautiful. Especially with a white calvus. Have you seen them?
a tank with cyps and altolamprologuses would definitely look good - i like the contrast in shape and color plus 1 specie would occupy the mid-top levels while the other occupies the bottom.
too bad you didnt push through with your alto tank... maybe next time eh
