Red Frontosa Cichlid
The frontosa cichlid cyphotilapia frontosa originally paratilapia frontosa was described by boulenger in 1906 they are endemic to lake tanganyika africa.
Red frontosa cichlid. Six stripe frontosa medium. Base on structure and stripes this frontosa was line bred from cyphotilapia frontosa from burundi or cyphotilapia frontosa species north. They barely dig in the substrate.
Un organization of phenotype in dna caused this frontosa has reddish brown stripes instead of black stripes. Merawat ikan frontosa agar sehat dan cepat besar. This species is listed on the iucn red list as lease concern lc.
Frontosa fish when they are ready to mate will not have any complicated seduction moves in store for the female except digging a space within their dwelling area for her to lay her eggs. Looks just like mine this one s just a bit younger. Ciri khas ikan ini adalah punuk di kepalanya yang terdapat pada kedua jenis kelamin dan tumbuh lebih besar saat ikan dewasa.
The lake tanganyika s are some of the most exotic cichlids. Fairly peaceful fish that makes a territory. Grade 5 5 votes list posted in cichlids.
The rocks should be firmly anchored. Cyphotilapia frontosa earlier named paratilapia frontosa is a very beautiful fish and it s very popular among cichlid fans. This is not my frontosa.
Found this beautiful picture on line. The frontosa cichlid cyphotilapia frontosa originally paratilapia frontosa is a very handsome fish and held in the highest regard by cichlid keepers. Six stripe frontosa small.
Etymology of the fish name cyphotilapia is the following. It can attain a length of about 14 inches. Red frontosa cyphotilapia frontosa var.
Some plants also can be used as decoration but are not necessary. With its large size and very pronounced coloration it immediately draws attention and dominates an aquarium display. Just thought that i d share it with everyone.
Some can reach a length of up to 14 inches 35 cm or more. Frontosa cichlid cyphotilapia frontosa also known as humphead cichlid is a typical member of the cichlidae family. Cypho from greek means a hunchback and tilapia when translated from the local dialect means fish.
The aquarium should be set up with stones and rocks that form caves and crevices where they can hide. Once she does produce a bunch of these she gathers them into her mouth being what is known as a mouth brooder where she releases her young after they ve been in her mouth for at least two months. Although it is endemic to lake malawi it is widespread throughout the lake and has no recognized threats at present.
The substrate should be sandy. A distinct feature of the fish is the hump on its head which is present in both sexes and grows bigger as the fish matures. Frontosa cichlid cyphotilapia frontosa juga dikenal sebagai humphead cichlid adalah anggota khas dari keluarga cichlidae.
Tropheus chimba red medium.
