Frontosa Cichlid (Cyphotilapia frontosa)
The Frontosa Cichlid is a striking and majestic species, native to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. Known for its large size and unique appearance, the Frontosa features a prominent hump on its head (called a nuchal hump) and a broad, powerful body. Their beautiful blue-gray or white coloration, coupled with their impressive size, makes them a standout in any aquarium. Frontosas are semi-aggressive and territorial, especially as they mature, so they are best kept in larger tanks with other robust, semi-aggressive fish. They are slow-moving and tend to be more peaceful with their own kind, but they should be kept with caution around smaller or more timid species.
Need to Know:
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Recommended For: Semi-aggressive community tanks with other large, robust fish
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Minimum Tank Size: 200 litres
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Temperature Range: 24-28°C
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pH Range: 7.5-9.0
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Recommended School Size: 1 or more
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Compatibility: Semi-aggressive; best with other large, semi-aggressive species
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Max Size: 30 cm
Shipping Disclaimer:
All fish are shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier (Sometimes same day, location dependant). We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care.
Special Requests:
If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accomodate them. Please note we can not always accomodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into seperate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.
Rural Shipping:
Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Fish will be shipped to your nearest agent and they will call you when they arrive. Please ensure you provide your mobile number when ordering.
