Red Frontosa Cichlid

They barely dig in the substrate. Once she does produce a bunch of these she gathers them into her mouth being what is known as a mouth brooder where she releases her young after they ve been in her mouth for at least two months.

Frontosa Tanganyika Cichlid Cichlids Cichlid Fish African Cichlids

The substrate should be sandy.

Red frontosa cichlid. The frontosa cichlid cyphotilapia frontosa originally paratilapia frontosa is a very handsome fish and held in the highest regard by cichlid keepers. Red frontosa cyphotilapia frontosa var. Some plants also can be used as decoration but are not necessary.

Although it is endemic to lake malawi it is widespread throughout the lake and has no recognized threats at present. It can attain a length of about 14 inches. Searching for unique live cichlids.

Fairly peaceful fish that makes a territory. Cypho from greek means a hunchback and tilapia when translated from the local dialect means fish. The aquarium should be set up with stones and rocks that form caves and crevices where they can hide.

Six stripe frontosa small. Found this beautiful picture on line. Un organization of phenotype in dna caused this frontosa has reddish brown stripes instead of black stripes.

Merawat ikan frontosa agar sehat dan cepat besar. The lake tanganyika s are some of the most exotic cichlids. This is not my frontosa.

Grade 5 5 votes list posted in cichlids. A distinct feature of the fish is the hump on its head which is present in both sexes and grows bigger as the fish matures. The frontosa cichlid cyphotilapia frontosa originally paratilapia frontosa was described by boulenger in 1906 they are endemic to lake tanganyika africa.

Etymology of the fish name cyphotilapia is the following. With its large size and very pronounced coloration it immediately draws attention and dominates an aquarium display. Some can reach a length of up to 14 inches 35 cm or more.

The rocks should be firmly anchored. Tropheus chimba red medium. Frontosa cichlid cyphotilapia frontosa also known as humphead cichlid is a typical member of the cichlidae family.

Base on structure and stripes this frontosa was line bred from cyphotilapia frontosa from burundi or cyphotilapia frontosa species north. Mereka bisa mencapai panjang sekitar 14 inci. Six stripe frontosa medium.

This special line bred was from taiwan. Looks just like mine this one s just a bit younger. Frontosa fish when they are ready to mate will not have any complicated seduction moves in store for the female except digging a space within their dwelling area for her to lay her eggs.

This species is listed on the iucn red list as lease concern lc. Ciri khas ikan ini adalah punuk di kepalanya yang terdapat pada kedua jenis kelamin dan tumbuh lebih besar saat ikan dewasa. Just thought that i d share it with everyone.

Cyphotilapia frontosa earlier named paratilapia frontosa is a very beautiful fish and it s very popular among cichlid fans. Frontosa cichlid cyphotilapia frontosa juga dikenal sebagai humphead cichlid adalah anggota khas dari keluarga cichlidae.

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