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.