+1 Traditionally called a Burundi frontosa, though their range in the northern part of the lake extends beyond the Burundi coastline. Taxonomically there are two species of Cyphotilapia, gibberosa from the southern part of the lake and frontosa, both 6 and 7 bar, from the northern part of the lake-- with some regional and location variation within each species. Differences between gibberosa and frontosa include facial markings and the number of scale rows between the lateral lines. (3 in gibberosa vs 2 in frontosa, which is not difficult to see for yourself with good lighting)
Thank you, any tank mate options? I’d get more if these guys but they’re so expensive
There are a number of possibilities, depends somewhat on whether you want to stay in the same lake, same continent, or doesn't matter. Generally what you want are fish that aren't so small as to be easily eaten, also not fin nippers or hyper-active or overly aggressive. Cyphotilapia vary in temperament, so some people get away with exceptions, like small Tanganyikans (Neolamps, for example) that tend to stay out of their way, but not always. Odd combinations can work sometimes, but what works for some doesn't work for everyone, some of the possibilities are 'sometimes they work, sometimes they don't.
