Frontosa Cichlid (Cyphotilapia frontosa)

Name: Frontosa Cichlid (Cyphotilapia frontosa)
Brand: Petco Freshwater Fish
SKU: 3415295
Price: 29.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Petco Freshwater Fish

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Description

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The Frontosa Cichlid is a popular African Cichlid from Lake Tanganyika. They prefer a tank that mimics their natural habitat. The aquarium should contain plenty of rock with hiding places and a sandy substrate.

- Frontosa Cichlids are typically grey/blue with black vertical bars.
- As they mature, both female and male Frontosa Cichlids will develop a large hump on their foreheads.
- This Cichlid is a mouth brooder. The females will hold the eggs and small fry in her mouth for up to 28 days.
- Environment: Freshwater
- Approx. Selling Size: 1-2.5"
- Diet: Carnivore
- Temperament: Semi-Aggressive

Care Sheet

Specifications

SKU	3415295
Primary Brand	Petco Freshwater Fish
Days to Ship	Ships Next Business Day

Live Animal

Max water Temp	82 F
Pet Max Length	15 IN
Water Parameters-PH Max	9
Special Diet	Carnivore
Scientific Name	Cyphotilapia frontosa
Water Parameters-PH Min	7.8
Min Water Temp	72 F
Environment	Freshwater
Native To	Africa
Temperament	Semi-Aggressive
Care Level	Moderate

Additional Features

Personalized Item flag	No

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Food may be flaked, frozen, dried or live. Feed a variety of food to ensure complete nutrition. Feed sparingly and no more than fish can eat in 1 to 2 minutes.

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