Frontosa Cichlid (M/L)
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SKU: CH-39
Majestic Lake Tanganyika cichlid with distinctive nuchal hump.
About this product
A majestic African cichlid from Lake Tanganyika with a distinctive nuchal hump and blue and white striped pattern. Slow-moving and peaceful for its size. A showpiece fish.
Note: The product image on the website is for reference only. Actual fish may vary in colouration and pattern.
Full care guide is in the Care Guide tab.
Specifications
| Weight | 0,2 kg |
|---|---|
| Size | M/L |
Care Guide
DifficultyIntermediate
Temperature24-27 C
pH7.8-8.6
GH10-18 dGH
KH10-15 dKH
TDS300-400 ppm
Min Tank Size350+ litres
DietCarnivorous — quality cichlid pellets, krill and frozen foods like bloodworm and brine shrimp. Feed 1-2 meals daily.
CompatibilityPeaceful for its size but predatory towards small fish. Keep with other robust Tanganyikan cichlids in a large tank. Best kept in groups when young, singly or in a harem when adult.
SetupLarge Tanganyika biotope with rocky caves, sandy substrate and open swimming areas. Strong filtration with hard, alkaline water.
Care LevelWeekly 25-30% partial water changes with stable hard, alkaline parameters. Sensitive to nitrate buildup. Quarantine new fish.
Please ensure you can provide a suitable, cycled tank before ordering. Young bettas may mature after arrival.
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