FRONTOSA FISH

The Frontosa cichlid is a freshwater fish species native to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. It is also known by its scientific name Cyphotilapia frontosa. This fish is semi-aggressive and requires a tank size of at least 75 gallons per specimen. It grows up to 8-12 inches in size and has a lifespan of 10 to 15 years.  The Frontosa cichlid is a carnivore and feeds mainly on shellfish and smaller fish. There are different types of Frontosa cichlids, such as the Red Frontosa cichlid and the Blue Zaire Frontosa. Frontosa Cichlid are easy to keep, and will feed on a diet of cichlid pellets, frozen cichlid food and live river shrimp. Do not house with ornamental shrimp – they will eat them. An aquarium with plenty of rounded rocks  and open spaces, with loose substrate, will mimic their habitat in the wild.