Frontosa

Care requirements

• Minimum tank 96 × 24 in (240 × 60 cm) or larger.
• Adult size 10 in (255 mm), excluding the tail
• Temperature 75–79°F (24–26°C)
• pH 8–8.5
• GH 10–20 dGH
• Ammonia and nitrite 0 ppm

Housing & compatibility

Choose tankmates around adult size and territorial behavior. Provide rockwork and adequate retreat areas; not every Tanganyikan species has the same social needs.

Diet

Ask which species you’re feeding, then choose a suitable cichlid pellet and frozen foods. Try Hikari Sinking Cichlid Gold if the pellet size and formula fit.