Description
frontosa can grow to 33 cm (1.1 ft) in length. Even captive specimens potentially grow to this size. It has distinct markings with five to seven black vertical bars adorning a white or blue body and head and trailing fins with a distinct blue hue.
The Best Aquarium Size for Frontosa Burundi Cichlid:
The Frontosa Cichlid is a big, slow-moving fish that swims around all of the tanks and requires a very large aquarium. The minimum tank size is 300L. It's always highly recommended to consider a larger aquarium.
Hard, alkaline conditions essential. pH: 8.0-9.0, dH: 15-25 degrees. Dim (brighter lighting should be diffused with decor). In mature fish, males usually develop a prominent nuchal hump and extended finnage.
