Frontosa Cichlid (5 CM)
£27.50
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The Frontosa cichlid (Cyphotilapia frontosa), also known as the humphead cichlid or front cichlid, is a freshwater fish endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa.
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Description
Overview & Appearance
- Size: Grows up to 33 cm (about 1.1 feet) in length, with males generally larger than females.
- Markings: Features a white or blue-hued body adorned with 5 to 7 vertical black bars and blue trailing fins.
- Nuchal Hump: Develops a prominent bulbous forehead (nuchal hump) at maturity, which is much larger in males.
- Lifespan: Can live for over 25 years under proper care.
Tank Requirements & Care
- Tank Size: Requires a large aquarium (typically 125 to 180 gallons or larger) with strong filtration.
- Water Parameters: Prefers hard water, higher pH levels and temperatures between 25°C and 30°C.
- Diet: Carnivorous; accepts sinking cichlid pellets, krill, frozen shrimp, and other protein-rich foods.
Behaviour & Breeding
- Temperament: Relatively calm and slow-moving compared to aggressive African cichlids, though they are opportunistic predators that eat smaller fish.
- Social Structure: Best kept in groups (at least 6 or more) with a ratio of one male to multiple females.
- Reproduction: Maternal mouthbrooders; females carry fertilised eggs in their mouths for 21 to 28 days.
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