10 facts and tips about frontosa

[@ManxDaddy839]

Love the info. We're starting a 75g today. The wife saw some baby frontosa and white calvas for sale in our LFS and loved em. I'm stoked cause we'll have to get a bigger tank soon.

[@TJ-ht3jb]

I've heard blood worms are not recommended. It is said they may cause intestinal issues. I've fed frozen brine shrimp to small to mid sized Frontosa. I currently have 3 tanks with Burundi and Mobas. 100 gal, 125 and a 200 gallon.

[@RickyKenerlyCichlids]

Very nice video on the frontosas! Your colony is looking great! I like fish tacos as well! You have great information in the video and I appreciate the shout out!

[@KGcichlids]

Ricky Kenerly Cichlids thanks for watching

[@RickyKenerlyCichlids]

You are welcome!

[@frankwite1033]

Beautiful group and I'm really digging the all black tank setup. Really really nice. Great video and thanks for sharing. Hope to see more on the frontosa.

[@KGcichlids]

Frank Wite thanks I appreciate it! I'll end up doing some more soon!

[@sajtor9967]

So beautiful, I had african mbunas too including a frontosa but then everything went downhill when they started attacking each other, I get so sad when I think back now..... Are probably the most beautiful fish, wicked behaviour and beautiful colors, salt water fish are truly dazzling too but are high maintenance.

[@KGcichlids]

I concur :)

[@angelbxaquarist7445]

Beautiful, I’ve been wanting a Frontosa for so long

[@joshs_random_location]

new subscriber! i just got my first front after not liking the other cichlids in the store, he has such a nice pose! thanks for sharing your information

[@KGcichlids]

anytime thanks for watching!

[@daquariums535]

Big beautiful fish dude. Love this whole tank.

[@poohead8022]

I just got a little one. No lump yet. Beautiful fish. Doesn't bother anyone either. ALMOST ate my baby guppy but only tried once. Cool fish

[@motorcitycichlids7181]

I have 12 in a 125 gal there allmost a year old they love their calvus and comps tank mates.

[@gillmanjr87]

In your opinion, how comfortable are 12 of them in a 125 (I assume 6 foot tank)? I'm asking because I am setting up a 120 gallon 5 footer (60x18x25) and am trying to find out if I can do a small front colony in that (like 4-6 fish). I don't want to end up in a position where I need a bigger tank because they outgrow it.

[@motorcitycichlids7181]

@@gillmanjr87 I would do 8. 2 male 6 female. Make sure they are sexed.

[@gillmanjr87]

@@motorcitycichlids7181 That seems like a lot of Frontosa for a 5 foot tank. I'm torn on whether I should try to do this or not. I already have Mbuna in a 75 which I am either going to move over to the 120 or sell and switch to Fronts....

[@amansaquariums1016]

This is great info. I've always been intrigued with the frontosa and wanted some bad. After seeing how beautiful yours are and you giving me such great info on them I'm definitely interested in getting some now. Thank you.

[@alexhtx8932]

Subscribed . Great info

[@KGcichlids]

thank you :)

[@thefishylife6823]

Great info! I'm a new subscriber!!✌️

[@atabish3031]

Very informative Thank's

[@slotreality]

I had one that bough it black and paid 20 bucks for it. never changed colour sold it for 15 bucks. It was 10 inches. Substrates was white.

[@KGcichlids]

I said keep in mind just as much as Cory McElroy says let's see here... lol let me know what you guys want to see on the next video.

[@JadrenAquatics]

Lol good one! New Sub

[@billnye4708]

Well well well this would explain why mine freaked out with a new power head

[@nolimit_5418]

I’m excited I just ordered 4 malawi trouts, a frontosa, taeniolethrinops praeorbitalis, and a champsochromis caeruleus .. already have a pleco and 3 decent size clown loaches holding down the fortress for the real kings to arrive 😅🤷🏼‍♂️🐠🐟🙏🏼👀🤭👑👑

[@greygoose117]

Champs caeruleus is a Malawi trout

[@litoloco4fish]

Beautiful tank my friend, and nice video!!! Very informative

[@SportsDad7]

I got 4 full grown fronts 1 m- 3f ratio...with 2 juvies and 6 babies in a 150G they have been doing great Im debating on if I should purchase a some 3 more juveniles..

[@freemansaquatics5326]

love videos like this awesome job buddy your fronts look happy and healthy love the great info man love it love it go for the 3hundo bro best of luck take care

[@KGcichlids]

Freemans Aquatics thanks bud yeah 300 would be nice.

[@freemansaquatics5326]

I havent ever built a aquarium before just my stand but joey made his Asian A tank look easy to build ive always wanted to try just dont have the space lol hope you get your dream tank or maybe build one either way cant wait be easy buddy untill next time

[@bobbyruiz7124]

I have a frontosa in a community tank with tiger barbs tetras gouramies and it all works fine lol

[@KGcichlids]

+Bobby Ruiz wait for it, it might take a little while but they won’t survive. I know Themis from past experiences.

[@bobbyruiz7124]

@@KGcichlids I'll keep an eye on em for sure

[@FishAddict1]

Great tips ! Thanks for this video.

[@KGcichlids]

No problem 👍🏻

[@mikejohe1920]

I love all frontosa but the burundi and 7 stripe kigcoma is my favorite because i love big hump

[@Constantine_Cvl8]

How big do you think a fish needs to be for it to be suitable a tank mate with an approximately 2-3 inch frontosa?

[@THEnelsonbruhs]

Do you deal with a lot of aggression with frontosia? I’ve heard they’re less aggressive than most cichlids

[@r3goode]

Every case in different. So far I’ve had to sell off 4 alphas. The aggression just transfers to the next one. This is why he says a minimum of 6. You’re better off buying 12-15 juvies though so you can rehome all the psychos (and there WILL be psychos) and figure out who can coexist peacefully.

[@YeshuaHamashiach5791]

so pretty fish i love them!

[@jesusguerrero4875]

How big is your fish tank

[@aboogie9761]

Can I include frontosa in a peacock and hap tank?

[@KGcichlids]

yes but it'll work best with either just 1 or 6

[@gilx.9886]

Can you keep a singular one with peacocks

[@KGcichlids]

sure, but from my experience you won't see the full potential out of him.

[@Deon0026yickadee]

Nice tips man how long do they take to get this big

[@KGcichlids]

Deon 0026 most of mine are 2 years old. Thanks for watching 🙂

[@Deon0026yickadee]

KG cichlids it takes a while to see greatness. Thanks for being desiccated to your fish.

[@gillmanjr87]

I have a question for you: in your opinion is a 120 gallon 5 foot tank (60"x18"x24") large enough for a group of 4 frontosa (1M, 3F)? I just found one after months of looking and am getting ready to set it up. I currently have Mbunas but I have been wanting Fronts for a while...

[@KGcichlids]

That’s a decent number to try and breed with, but if it were me I’d put at least six to disperse aggression.

[@gillmanjr87]

@@KGcichlids You didn't really answer my question, I was referring more to the tank size...do you think its big enough? A lot of people say no.

[@KGcichlids]

gillmanjr87 it’s big enough up until they get max size. Tbh I think you’ll be fine.

[@brendanhall9346]

@@gillmanjr87 120 is plenty of room

[@AquariumShow]

Food looks like it would be good for your fish. Great video.

[@kareldelvaux264]

hello I have a vital question, with which I must debate all the time with the salesmen aquarist neophyte and. All said not to feed the bloodworms frontosaavwc, as this would give them intestinal worms. So yes or no . or is there a specific way to feed?

[@KGcichlids]

Frozen blood worms won’t give them intestinal worms, more than likely they already have them, most fish do and need a deworming medication just like a dog or cat would need. General cure from api works great for that.

[@kareldelvaux264]

ok super it reassures me, because I did not understand that on me say the opposite, while I have always given it to my chiclids. Thank you for the info and thank you for this video which is very informative. And thanks for the advice for the medicine.

[@ellejae8324]

A few years ago I purchased what a pet store told me was a convict to add to my DWARF cichlid 55 gallon tank. Needless to say, Bruce is one of just 3 fish left and I only found out he's a Frontosa today!! All this time I just thought I had a monster convict. There is also a clown loach and a Kenyi Cichlid in the tank. They of course hide all the time, I feel so bad. Bruce (pretty sure he's a girl tho) is about 9-10 inches long. How big do they get and will he/she stay content in my 55? Should i re-home the Kenyi or since it's been a few years just let them be? I just feel bad if the Kenyi needs more swimming room without fear of murder. He gets his licks in though, Bruce has a few scars around the lips. Any advance you can give would be greatly appreciated.

[@KGcichlids]

I would try and get at least a 125 gallon for a frontosa that size, females get around the 12 inch mark, I’m sure you could keep her in a 55 gallon by herself as long as maintenance is kept up. It’ll be like a wet pet 🙂 but for me bigger is always better.

[@joshuawesolowski]

I have 3 frontosas and I recently upgraded their aquarium and it’s been about a month and 1 of the 3 frontosas haven’t ate since any suggestions what i should do?

[@KGcichlids]

depends on the age and if its a female because she could be holding (eggs/fry) also try not feeding for a few days and see if he eats, if not I would treat the tank for parasites.

[@joshuawesolowski]

Ok thanks what’s some good medication?

[@KGcichlids]

I would use general cure or praziquantel (prazipro) or levamisole

[@joshuawesolowski]

Ok thank you!!!

[@laughlikecharlie9040]

I’ve noticed that if you rearrange the tank it will fix problems like this sometimes.. just a simple floor set

[@julianorjuela5979]

Hey man I know this video old but I love that loach what kind is it not the clown loach the other two guys

[@jsi4u2nv]

Yoyo loaches

[@AGUNGKAYA]

Is it a tough fish? You know like louhan is a little bit easy to die

[@todaystopic8345]

great video thank you for the information they have all ways been my dream fish

[@knowsbeans]

they probably turn dark with dark substrate too......

[@Biewtiful]

yes I thinking to do white sand with black rocks with them

[@alexhtx8932]

My moliro dont, but I dont have a black background

[@cichlidhabitat2451]

Very nice

[@MrManishmathew]

I have a 120 gallon tank so will it be fine if i buy 2 frontosa babies.? Will they be adjusted in a community tank.??

[@KGcichlids]

Manish Mathew it depends, more than likely they will contest each other eventually but as babies it’s unlikely, good luck!

[@MrManishmathew]

KG cichlids so should i bring more than two..?! Will 3 be ok..?!!

[@KGcichlids]

Manish Mathew go with 6

[@rochesterlewis9471]

What do you feed them ?

[@KGcichlids]

They used to get a mix of new life spectrum pellets,freeze dried krill, frozen brine, algae wafers, and occasionally blood worms.

[@rochesterlewis9471]

Cool fronts

[@АкарАкарыч48]

Super!!!

[@Clegane90]

You forgot one tip, and that Frontosa are living among rocks in Deep water. I really love your frontosa, but Disapointment about your tank, no rocks no Caves.... and these fishes loves it.

[@KGcichlids]

since this video I have set in 3 big caves for them and they started breeding! lol thanks for watching.

[@Clegane90]

Much repsect and love man, happy to hear that! @@KGcichlids

[@libertybellcichlids3984]

Nice 👍

[@urielamajesus]

oiga que clase de frontosa es?????????????? de que es familia????

[@adamgale2189]

what species are these? these from the north?

[@KGcichlids]

Cyphotilapia Burundi variant.

[@adamgale2189]

@@KGcichlids very nice burundi

[@dineshprasad5519]

Hi, my Frontosa's are not eating from the past 10 days I tried different options, also we shifted our house to a different location,. Could you advise on this...

[@andrewcoleman6214]

Did your frontosas ever start eating, I'm having the same problem now

[@Ali-Muscle]

How many could i keep in a 90 gallon?

[@KGcichlids]

if you plan on upgrading later on to a 180+ you could keep a group of 8 in a 90 for at least 2 years from birth.

[@Ali-Muscle]

KG cichlids i don't plan on upgrading. I don't have the room. Maybe I'll find a different fish to keep. Thanks!

[@Ali-Muscle]

KG cichlids I've just got a 6' 150 gallon. So I'll be getting them after all........ I was told not to feed them bloodworms..... But you said its ok in this video.

[@KGcichlids]

Ali 19 keep a good variety of food including spirulina

[@Ali-Muscle]

KG cichlids ok

[@laughlikecharlie9040]

I’ve had my frontosa for about 7 years.. I wish his bump on his forehead was bigger! I use to have a bunch of African cichlids in there with him but after they all killed each other off I stuck with just koi and the Frontosa.. definitely the best looking freshwater fish in my opinion.

[@williamblansett5786]

So some of tge young will be hynrid. Ever think about putting in a giraffe cichlid and/or Fire eel in the tank to help stir the substrate up?

[@Joel_G_NZ]

Sweet tank, is it always that clean ? My Oscars like to smash the algae wafers too. That 135 is pretty big a 300 will be redic.

[@KGcichlids]

Joel Gillott it's actually this clean most of the time believe it or not lol purigen is my friend. But I also have a pothos plant in one of the hobs.

[@gt8932]

Good tankmates?

[@KGcichlids]

I would recommend frontosas to be by themselves, but certain fish that'll work that ive seen are geophagus, angels, large calvus and loaches, as long as they are not small enough to fit in its mouth.

[@gt8932]

@@KGcichlids informative, I already considered loaches but what about other cichlids?

[@KGcichlids]

frontosas are more defensive not really offensive unless in a colony, but you could house them in with other African cichlids no problem, you just have to use your best judgment and observe what is going on.

[@juvenilegolden]

You should never feed Bloodworms or Tubifex to Tanganyika fish.

[@KGcichlids]

+Feed Me To My Enemies you can just not as often and you should be feeding some spirulina in the diet along with a quality pellet. Krill and brine I find to be a better alternative. The shell has magnesium which aids in digestion.

[@matt79hz]

What catfish are they?

[@KGcichlids]

the clown loaches?

[@matt79hz]

KG cichlids I've got clowns.. And Bristlenose.. Was curious on what species of cats are also in the tank..

[@KGcichlids]

I don't have any catfish in my tank, but I wouldn't mind having some pictus.

[@karthikg6459]

I believe you are asking about the synos (synodontis eupterus) or the feather fin catfish.

[@matt79hz]

Karthik G I looked a little closer. They look like loaches.. Not the clowns, but they look very similar.

[@RLMUD]

good video, but stop dropping your voice as you speak. cant hear you when you do

[@pecktec]

Oh those guys are beautiful!

[@KGcichlids]

pecktec thanks a lot bud! Upgrading this 135 to a 240 very soon 😌

[@bipolaraquatics]

beautiful

[@southfloridaafricancichlid6423]

Great looking tank and awesome tips. Check my channel out if you get a minute, I keep africans too

[@KGcichlids]

subbed

[@dsaturdayfwight7516]

there almost the perfect fish if it werent for the bigass 4head lol!!!

[@ericcarcamo3955]

Dsaturday Fwight bro thats the best part

[@laughlikecharlie9040]

It really is! I wish mine had a bigger forehead

[@jimbob6651]

Frontosa STINK more then you might think when they are dead an offered for sale in the market !! They also taste like crap ! not a good food fish at all.

[@KGcichlids]

jim bob I'm sure any fish won't smell good when they are dead lol thanks for watching.