FREE DELIVERY ON ORDERS OVER $199*
03 9354 5843

CYPHOTILAPIA FRONTOSA 6 BURUNDI

by Jannie Hoang

Keeping Snapshot

Difficulty: Intermediate
Max Growth Size: 40 cm
Temperament: Peaceful, but will eat small fish.

 

Preferred Water Parameters

Temperature: 23-27 degrees celsius
pH Level: 7.8 - 9.0
General Hardness: Hard

 

Range

Africa: Lake Tanganyika

 

Reproduction

Mouthbrooder, females incubate the eggs in their mouth until the fry are free-swimming.

 

Feeding

Carnivorous. Eats all normal foods, including small fishes.

 

Additional Comments

Needs hiding places. Best kept in a group with 5-6 specimens. Exists in several geographical variants.

 

CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

by Jannie Hoang