Blue Zaire Frontosa (Cyphotilapia gibberosa)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameCyphotilapia gibberosa

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asGibberosa, Zaire Blue Frontosa, Kigoma Frontosa

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

DietCarnivore

Adult size14 in

Minimum tank size125 gallons

Water parametersTemp 74-80°F, pH 8.0-9.0, GH 10-20 dGH

Appearance

Deep-bodied humphead with intense blue overlay on white between black bars (Kigoma, Kapampa, Moba variants prized for blue saturation).

Difficulty and care for the Blue Zaire Frontosa

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Lake Tanganyika, Africa

Keeper notes

Calm, slow predator like frontosa; eats small tankmates. Southern/Zaire deep-water species kept in colonies.

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