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Frontosa Cichlid Cyphotilapia frontosa

Water: Freshwater

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Overview

Scientific name
Cyphotilapia frontosa
Origin region
Lake Tanganyika, Africa
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid-Bottom
Adult size (cm)
35.00
Minimum tank (L)
400
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Diet
Carnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
24.0–27.0
pH
7.80–9.00
GH (dGH)
8.0–20.0
KH (dKH)
6.0–12.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00

Habitat & environment

Lake Tanganyika, Africa

Feeding

Carnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Semi-aggressive

Breeding & care

Maternal mouthbrooder. Requires large aquaria and groups.

Notes

Iconic Tanganyikan cichlid with bold stripes and nuchal hump.

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Updated: 2025-09-02 15:01:37
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