Frontosa Cichlid (Cyphotilapia frontosa)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameCyphotilapia frontosa

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asFrontosa, Humphead Cichlid, Front

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

DietCarnivore

Adult size13 in

Minimum tank size125 gallons

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

Appearance

Massive deep-bodied cichlid with bold black-and-white (or blue-white) vertical bars and a prominent fatty nuchal hump on dominant males.

Difficulty and care for the Frontosa Cichlid

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Lake Tanganyika, Africa

Keeper notes

Surprisingly placid for its size but will eat any tankmate small enough to swallow; slow-moving deep-water predator best kept in groups.

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