Frontosa
Frontosa is a semi-aggressive freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 125 gallons (473 L), water at 75-79°F (24-26°C) and a pH of 8-9.
Also searched as: frontosa, humphead cichlid, cyphotilapia frontosa
Quick facts
Lake Tanganyika. Slow growing. Colony of 4-6 recommended. Deep water fish.
| Minimum tank | 125 gallons (473 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 75-79°F (24-26°C) |
| pH | 8-9 |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive |
| Swim level | Middle |
| Group size | 4 or more together |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Shell Dwellermin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 75-79°F, pH overlap 8-9. Both species may compete; monitor for aggression.
- Peacock Cichlidmin tank 55 gal
Temperature overlap 76-79°F, pH overlap 8-8.6. Both species may compete; monitor for aggression.
- Molly Fishmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 75-79°F, pH overlap 8-8.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Kissing Gouramimin tank 75 gal
Temperature overlap 75-79°F, pH overlap 8-8.5. Both species may compete; monitor for aggression.
- Lake Kutubu Rainbowfishmin tank 55 gal
Temperature overlap 75-77°F, pH overlap 8-8.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Madagascar Rainbowfishmin tank 40 gal
Temperature overlap 75-77°F, pH overlap 8-8.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Australian Rainbowfishmin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 75-79°F, pH overlap 8-8.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Indian Glass Fishmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 75-79°F, pH overlap 8-8.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species; no pH overlap (8-9 vs 6-7.5).
Piranhamin tank 100 galArowanamin tank 250 gal- Peacock Bassmin tank 200 gal
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species; no pH overlap (8-9 vs 6.5-7.5).
- Flowerhorn Cichlidmin tank 70 gal
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species; no temperature overlap (75-79°F vs 80-86°F).
- Clown Knifefishmin tank 250 gal
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species; no pH overlap (8-9 vs 6-7).
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