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Frontosa Cichlid
Cyphotilapia frontosa
Intermediate Semi-Aggressive fish freshwater
About
Majestic Lake Tanganyika cichlid with bold black and white banding and a nuchal hump.
Water Parameters
Temperature
73 - 81 °F
Ideal: 76 - 80 °F
pH
8 - 9
GH (Hardness)
10 - 25 dGH
Quick Facts
Max Size
13"
Min Tank Size
125 gallons
Diet
carnivore
Swimming Zone
middle
School Size
6+ recommended
Bioload
high
Category
cichlid