How big do Frontosas get?
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.
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How big do Frontosas get?
1.1 ft
frontosa can grow to 33 cm (1.1 ft) in length. Even captive specimens potentially grow to this size. It has distinct markings with five to seven black vertical bars adorning a white or blue body and head and trailing fins with a distinct blue hue.
How big of a tank do you need for frontosa?
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.
What fish can you put with frontosa?
Some good tank mates for Cyphotilapia frontosa include:
- Haplochromis cichlids.
- Peacock cichlids.
- Synodontis catfish.
- Large Plecostomus catfish.
- Clown Loaches.
How long does it take a Frontosa to grow?
three years
Frontosa is a slow-growing species that can take up to three years to achieve sexual maturity. They tend to develop quickly in the first year, reaching a height of 4 to 5 inches, and then slow down to an inch or two inches in subsequent years.
What is the rarest frontosa?
Black Widow Frontosa Cichlid
Details. This tank-bred Frontosa variant is one of the rarest and most striking of them all! The Black Widow Frontosa Cichlid (Cyphotilapia frontosa) is a deep water Tanganyikan species that grows to a larger size than most other cichlids that inhabit the massive rift lake.
What do you feed a large frontosa?
With this laziness in feeding in mind, the Frontosa Cichlid is best fed a diet of mysis shrimp, krill, prawns, earthworms, artemia and small fish that will slowly sink to the bottom of the aquarium.
Can I keep frontosa with peacocks?
Peacocks are sand sifters and invertebrate eaters, looking for insect larvae, worms, and other treats along the lake bottom. Despite being brilliantly colored they are extremely active swimmers and are constantly on display, rivaling the occasionally shy Frontosas for showiness.