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Frontosa

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Frontosa - Juvenile

Frontosa - Juvenile

Scientific Name

Cyphotilapia frontosa
Family: Cichlidae
Origin: Africa - Lake Tanganyika
Adult Size: 16 inches (40 cm)
Social: Peaceful with own kind, will eat smaller fish
Lifespan: 10+ years
Tank Level: All Levels
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallon
Diet: Carnivore
Breeding: Egglayer
Care: Intermediate
pH: 7.8-9.5
Hardness: 10-20 dH
Temperature: 72-83 F (24-26 C)
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