Cyphotilapia frontosa
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| Species | Cyphotilapia frontosa |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Min. Tank Size | 208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL 55 US Gallons (208.2L) |
| Size | 22.86 cm
7-9 " (17.8-22.9cm) |
| pH | 7.8 - 9.0 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 301.483 K |
| Water Hardness |
10-20 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:3 M:F |
| Availability | Common |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
2-8 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Frontosa Cichlid
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Paratilapia frontosa, Pelmatochromis frontosus
[edit] Sexing
- Males display large lump on their forehead when they are mature.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Diet
- Primarily a carnivore, will take brine shrimp, krill, silversides and cichlid pellets.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Twice a day.
[edit] 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!
[edit] Behaviour
- Relatively peaceful mouthbrooding cichlids.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Pictures
 Juvaniles |
 Frontosa |
