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Alcolapia

fish genus

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Weight

5–30 kg

Size

Medium

Lifespan

3–8 ans

Energy

Moyen

Maintenance

Faible

Training

Faible

Alcolapia is a genus of African freshwater fish in the family Cichlidae.

Profile

At a glance

Energy

Modéré

Trainability

Faible

Maintenance

Faible

Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.

⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds

L'essentiel

  • 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
  • 2Lifespan: 3 to 8 years on average, depending on maintenance and diet.
  • 3Moderate energy — 30 to 60 minutes of exercise daily is sufficient.
  • 4Minimal care — little shedding, occasional brushing.

What if you adopted your future companion?

The Alcolapia of your dreams may already be waiting in a shelter. Hundreds of alcolapia (and equally wonderful crossbreeds) are looking for a family in France — every adoption starts a new story.

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Âge

What human age for a alcolapia ?

The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 3–8 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.

3 years
Birth9 years

Equivalent human age

52years

Mature

Metabolism slows down. Monitor weight and early signs of joint stiffness, and have teeth checked.

Estimate: Proportional estimate: a reference life expectancy of 5 years, scaled to an 80-year human life. No reference veterinary table exists for this species.

These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.

Alert

To avoid for fish

Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.

  • Pacific tunaModerate
  • Copper sulphateModerate
  • red meatModerate
  • breadLow

Calculator · daily ration

How much to give a alcolapia ?

Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for fish. Adjust according to package recommendations.

18 kg
5 kg33 kg
Moderate

Result

225 g

per day · 719 kcal

113 g / repas (2 par jour)

Calculation for food of 320 kcal/100g.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Alcolapia

How long does an Alcolapia live?+
Average lifespan: 3 to 8 years depending on maintenance conditions.
Is Alcolapia suitable for beginners?+
Research carefully before adoption: each species has specific needs (temperature, humidity, diet, space).
What basic equipment should I plan for?+
Tank adapted to adult size, filtration, heating if tropical, lighting, plants/decor, water testing kit.

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Sources & official links

Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.

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