Cyphotilapia Frontosa For Sale
Update on inventory as of december 7 2020.
Cyphotilapia frontosa for sale. The frontosa cichlid cyphotilapia frontosa also called humphead cichlid is a coveted african cichlid in the aquarium trade. There are three species in the genus cyphotilapia although all of them were initially called frontosa. Scientific name cyphotilapia frontosa.
Frontosa african cichlid 2 3 inches ph. Appropriate home an aquarium with an external power filter with a bio wheel a maximum of 1 4 gravel and an aquarium heater adjusted to between 78 and 82 degrees f. Available and sold only in quads of 1m 3f pre order now before they are all pre sold in advance.
It is known by the scientific name of cyphotilapia frontosa but may also be known as paratilapia frontosa and pelmatochromis frontosus. The name of the fish comes about as a result of the large hump that develops at the front of their. Eventually this fish will need a big aquarium with plenty of aquarium safe caves and rocks.
Captive bred or wild. 5 to 8 inches ratio. 74 f 79 f.
Originating from the deep waters of lake tanganyika africa wild caught specimens are not seen as often as captive bred specimens in the hobbyist s aquarium. Up to 16 inches. Frontosa appreciate being kept in groups and.
Wild cyphotilapia frontosa kansombo tanzania size. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The black widow frontosa cichlid cyphotilapia frontosa is a deep water tanganyikan species that grows to a larger size than most other cichlids that inhabit the massive rift lake.
This will be my 1st time ever importing these awesome wild frontosa kansombo these have the deepest blue colors for all tanzania variants. Cyphotilapia frontosa red hd super sale 12 cyphos. Frontosa red 1 inch free shipping with guarantee live on 2nd day arrival only 240.
It inhabits dim deep still waters in the lake and prefers these same conditions in the aquarium.
