Frontosa (Cyphotilapia frontosa)
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Frontosa
Frontosa
Cyphotilapia frontosa
Easy
208.198 liters
208,197.648 mL
208.2 Litres (55 US G.)
22.86 cm 17.8-22.9cm (7-9 ")
Freshwater
7.8 - 9.0
295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R
301.483 K
28.333 °C
542.67 °R22.2-28.3°C (72 -83 °F)
10-20 °d
1:3 M:F
Common
2-8 years
This animal is available captive bred
Contents |
Alternative names
- Frontosa Cichlid
Synonyms
- Paratilapia frontosa, Pelmatochromis frontosus
Sexing
- Males display large lump on their forehead when they are mature.
Tank compatibility
- Large relatively peaceful Cichlid, easily bred in captivity. Will live with other large African Cichlids. Can and will eat smaller fish in the tank.
Diet
- Primarily a carnivore, will take brine shrimp, krill, silversides and high quality Cichlid pellets.
Feeding regime
- Twice a day.
Environment Specifics
- Spacious tank with rocks and caves. Make sure the rocks are secure, they can rearrange and a large wobbly rock could easily crack your tank if it gets knocked!
Behaviour
- Relatively peaceful mouthbrooding Cichlids.
Identification
- Large fish with pale base colour and bold blue/black vertical stripes along the flanks. Males have a large forehead bump when they're mature.
Pictures
 Juvaniles |
 Frontosa |
Videos
| Cyphotilapia Frontosa "Maswa Yellow": |
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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