Frontosa Cichlid Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Frontosa Cichlid in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 125 gallons (473 liters) for a small group
• Compatibility: Best kept in species-specific tanks or with other large, peaceful to semi-aggressive Tanganyikan cichlids that can tolerate similar water parameters. Avoid small, aggressive, or fin-nipping species.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with plenty of open swimming space and rock formations to provide caves and hiding spots. Substrate should be sand or fine gravel. Excellent filtration is crucial due to their size and waste production. They prefer stable water conditions and are sensitive to sudden changes.

Water parameters

Temperature

75-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

7.8-9.0

Hardness

10-20 dGH

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