Description
The Frontosa Cichlid is endemic to the northern half of Lake Tanganyika, where it inhabits the deep, rocky habitat, and is most abundant at depths of 30-120m. Here, this species gathers in large aggregations of up to 1000 individuals, feeding on smaller fish and macro-invertebrates. Interestingly, individual size seems to increase with depth, with the largest specimens found in the deepest waters. The eventual adult size and fast-growing nature of these hefty fish necessitates a very spacious aquarium from the outset.
