{"product_id":"frontosa-cichlid","title":"Frontosa Cichlid — Juvenile","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCyphotilapia frontosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Frontosa Cichlid is an iconic Lake Tanganyika species recognized by its bold black-and-white vertical bands, blue-toned fins, large adult body, and the prominent forehead hump that develops with maturity. Frontosas are slow-growing, long-lived African cichlids that become considerably larger and more impressive as they mature. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT — JUVENILE FISH:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Frontosa offered in this listing is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1–1.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e and is a \u003cstrong\u003eyoung juvenile\u003c\/strong\u003e. Juvenile Frontosas do \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e have the massive body size or pronounced forehead hump seen on mature adults. Their coloration, body shape, fins, and forehead will continue developing substantially as they grow. Aqua Huna specifically supplies this fish at 1–1.5\". \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate–Advanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive \/ Predatory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurchase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 1–1.5 inches — JUVENILE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10 inches, with some aquarium specimens reported larger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLarge long-term aquarium required; approximately 200+ gallons is recommended for a proper adult group\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 73–81°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0–9.0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–25 dGH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore \/ Generalized Predator\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lake Tanganyika, Africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Group Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e At least 5, with larger groups preferred when adequate adult space is available. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frontosas require exceptionally clean, stable water and should be kept in a mature aquarium. Provide a sand substrate with large smooth rocks, caves and sheltered areas while preserving substantial open swimming space. They require hard, alkaline Lake Tanganyika conditions and strong biological filtration, but excessive water current should be avoided. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrontosas naturally prey on smaller fish, invertebrates and mollusks. In captivity, offer quality carnivorous cichlid pellets along with foods such as shrimp, krill, mysis and similar appropriately sized foods. Small feeder fish are unnecessary and can introduce disease or parasites. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYou are purchasing a juvenile Frontosa approximately 1–1.5 inches in size.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fish you receive will be significantly smaller and less developed than a mature adult Frontosa. Juveniles cannot be reliably sexed, and the characteristic forehead hump becomes more pronounced as the fish matures. Individual coloration, banding and markings may vary. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock from Felipe’s Fish is carefully selected and prepared for safe transport. Please review our shipping and Live Arrival Guarantee policies before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Felipe's Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52679198441752,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9830\/2744\/files\/frontosa3.png?v=1789388636","url":"https:\/\/felipesfish.com\/products\/frontosa-cichlid","provider":"Felipe's Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}