Frontosas...

[MidasMan]

i have had one frontosa for a couple of months now and i herd a small school of them is better...should i get him some bros?

 

[Addicted_2_Africans]

Yes, frontosas tend to be happier in groups. Fronts rule!

 

[Ash]

That is your best bet, but what size tank do you have, if you plan on having a colony I would suggest a 180gal+ tank depending on how many you have total.

 

[Honda12]

Yeah, the bigger the tank the better for a colony of fronts.

 

[Apexpredator]

A 6' 125 should be a minimum for a first time frontosa keeper. You can put 6-8 of them in there. Obviously, the bigger the tank, the more you can add. Just dont scrimp on the filtration.

 

[Ducati996]

Now I have a general question about Fronts after seeing them mixed in with regular south american cichlids (Pikes, Red devils, LUkes, etc) they were mixed in at a few LFS who were charging top dollar for them.....The LFS seemed to feel it was ok - I was under the impression they need the african salt along with the akaline 7.6 or higher PH

would this be a bad Idea long term? and which direction should the water setup be? more in favor of the Fronts or the regular cichlids?

Duc

 

[newfishguy]

DAAAAMN ash, how u doin...?

 

[riskistang]

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/frontosa_corner.php
or
http://www.cyphos.com/

Are the best 2 sites with every bit of information and possiable ? you have about these Sexy monsters!

 

[riftnreef]

Depending on what your local water supply is like, a rift lake salt additive isin't normally necessary. I do recomend a Ph of 8.0 or higher. I would never consider mixing Frontosa with South/Centrals as they grow much much slower, and are pretty passive given their size. Frontosa do best in groups, but I've seen many kept as individuals, but I don't think they are as happy as they could be that way. You may ask the folks at your LFS to move them for me.... I'd sleep better at night.



"J"

 

[twk1]

i have had one frontosa for a couple of months now and i herd a small school of them is better...should i get him some bros?

Yeah, they do a whole lot better in schools of at least 6 or more. And remember... he will definately appreciate it more if you get him Female fronts.