2 Frontosa Cichlid (1.0-1.5")

Frontosa Cichlid

The Cyphotilapia frontosa, commonly known as the Frontosa Cichlid, is a large and iconic species native to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. It is famous for its bold black vertical stripes, bluish body coloration, and the large hump on the forehead of mature males.

Frontosas are slow-moving but powerful predators that naturally live in deep waters of Lake Tanganyika, often in groups near rocky drop-offs.

Care Requirements

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive but generally calm for a large cichlid
• Diet: Carnivore (pellets, shrimp, krill, frozen foods)
• Temperature: 76–80°F
• pH: 7.8–9.0
• Minimum Tank Size: 75–125 gallons
• Adult Size: 10–14 inches

Tank Setup

• Large aquarium with open swimming space
• Rocky caves and structures for shelter
• Hard, alkaline water conditions
• Best kept in small groups (5–6+)

Frontosas are mouthbrooders, meaning females carry fertilized eggs and fry in their mouths for protection until the young are ready to swim on their own.

Notes:

Assortment includes a mix of colors and patterns; Exact colors and markings will vary; Stock photo used; fish received may differ. 🐟

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We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.

Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week

Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)

Note: color may be slightly off from photo.

We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.

Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.

Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.

we do not refund shipping costs