What is the bluest Frontosa?
Cyphotilapia gibberosa blue Zaire
Cyphotilapia gibberosa blue Zaire – the bluest of all frontosa.
Will Frontosa breed in community tank?
If you want to breed Cyphotilapia Frontosa you should ideally create a small “spawning area” in the aquarium that a couple can claim and feel safe to breed in. You can for instance use stones to confine a part of the aquarium for this purpose.
Can you mix Frontosa and Peacock cichlids?
When mixing fish, always make sure that you have the right tank size for the ones you want to add. Even if Frontosas and Peacocks are compatible, don’t add a Frontosa in a 75 US gallon Peacock tank. It’s too small.
Are Frontosa mouth breeders?
Frontosa Cichlids tend to breed fairly easily in the aquarium environment and rarely need a breeding set up. They are mouth brooders with the female carrying the eggs and the fry before releasing them into the aquarium.
Can you put Frontosa with Malawi cichlids?
The majority of Malawi Mbuna are too aggressive to be good tank mates for Frontosas or much of anything besides other Mbuna. However the Electric Yellow Cichlid is a notable exception.
How many frontosa Can I put in a 200 gallon tank?
– Frontosa Cichlid Lifespan We recommend at least a 200-gallon tank; with it, you can house about a dozen of this fish comfortably.
Can Oscars and frontosa live together?
Oscars are notoriously fast growers whereas frontosas are notoriously slow growers. If you pick up both your oscar and your frontosa as juveniles you will soon notice that the oscar first outgrows the frontosa and then will out feed it and eventually dominate it.
Can you keep frontosa with Mbuna?
How many frontosa Can I put in a 150 gallon tank?
They are best kept with other cichlids or semi-aggressive fish. Frontosa are best kept in at least 150 gallon tanks (550 L). A 150 gallon tank can house 6-8 frontosa.
Can Oscars and Frontosa live together?
Can you keep Frontosa with Mbuna?
Is frontosa hard to keep?
Not only should they have large caves and overhangs to retreat to but they should also be kept under subdued lighting, which encourages them to remain in the open. Despite being large predators Frontosas can often be shy and having nearby hiding places helps them feel secure.
What are good Tankmates for Frontosa?
The Blue Dolphin Cichlid is a relatively large fish from nearby Lake Malawi. Since that lake is also strongly alkaline with hard water it does well with Frontosa conditions. Sometimes they are also called Humphead Cichlids as the males have a huge nuchal hump, similar to male Frontosas.
What size tank do I need for Frontosa?
Aquarium Size As some of the largest cichlids in Lake Tanganyika, Frontosas require especially large aquariums as adults. For a single specimen you’ll need at least 75 gallons of space. 55 gallon aquariums are unfortunately too narrow for a single adult.