1. Home
  2. Home & Garden
  3. Freshwater Aquariums

Frontosa

By , About.com Guide

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)

Explore Freshwater Aquariums

About.com Special Features

Storage Spaces You Didn't Know You Had

Get organized with these 10 overlooked storage spaces. More >

Make Your Own Scented Pine Cones

Bring a little of the winter season in your home with this easy-to-make craft. More >

  1. Home
  2. Home & Garden
  3. Freshwater Aquariums
  4. Fish Profiles
  5. Cichlids
  6. African - Tanganyika
  7. Frontosa (Cyphotilapia frontosa)>

©2010 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.