What are the different types of frontosa?

What are the different types of frontosa?

Some of the geographic variants include:

• Burundi Six-stripe Frontosa.
• Zaire Blue Frontosa.
• Tanzanian Six-stripe Frontosa.
• Tanzanian Seven-stripe Frontosa or Frontosa “Kigoma”
• Kipili Frontosa.
• Zambian blue Frontosa, or Blue Face Frontosa.
• Samazi Frontosa.
• Kavalla Frontosa.

What size tank do I need for Frontosa?

75 gallons
A mature Frontosa Cichlid should be kept in an aquarium of 75 gallons, or more. Unlike many of the African Rift Valley Cichlids, the Frontosa Cichlid has a relatively passive temperament. It can be kept as an individual show fish, with other Frontosa, or other African Rift Valley Cichlids.

How do you store a Frontosa?

Frontosa Cichlid Care Information Water parameters should be kept between 72-78℉ (22-28℃), pH 7.8-9.0 and KH 10-20. Frequent water changes are needed in Frontosa Cichlid aquariums to maintain stable water which is rich in dissolved oxygen. Flow rate should be low also to match their natural habitats slow moving water.

What lake do Frontosa come from?

Lake Tanganyika
Cyphotilapia frontosa, also called the front cichlid and frontosa, is an east African species of fish endemic to Lake Tanganyika. The genus name is a combination of the Ancient Greek “cypho-“, meaning “curved”, and tilapia, which means “fish” in a local dialect.

What fish can you keep with 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.

How fast do Frontosa grow?

During the 1st year they tend to grow fast they can reach between 4 to 5 inches and in the next years, they tend to grow an inch or 2 inches. They are not overly aggressive and are quite gregarious, so they can be kept in a community environment. Some can take up to 3 years to become sexually mature.

What fish can I put with Frontosa?

Which is the most colorful Zaire frontosa cichlid?

However the most colorful variety is the Zaire Blue Frontosa. It has the most blue, sometimes looking almost purple. Due to the difficulties in collection not all of these variants are exported, and some are only infrequently exported. Frontosa Cichlids are moderate to easy to care for, but they do need a good sized tank and regular maintenance.

Why are Zaire blue frontosas more expensive?

This is primarily down to the Zaire blue type of Frontosa exhibiting more blue colouration on it’s head and the reason behind price differences being the countries and conditions of the collection points.

Which is the most popular variety of frontosa?

The most regularly seen variety is the Burundi Six-stripe Frontosa. It has a high body, nice banding, and a good amount of blue. Due to long time captive breeding this variety is the most readily available. However the most colorful variety is the Zaire Blue Frontosa.

What are the colors of a Frontosa fish?

The dorsal fin on this type of frontosa is yellow in color with a golden-ish tinge to it, with a little blue as well. This fish comes in colors of blue and black, with stripes along the body that is mesh of these colors, while the black of course dominates the two tones.