Frontosa

Jumbo Show Quality Adult Frontosa Pair Information

Frontosa Description
Frontosa is one of the most royal and beautiful African cichlid fish in the world. Frontosa is famous
for its deep blue and black striped body, large forehead hump, peaceful swimming style, and majestic
appearance. Imported Jumbo show quality breeding pairs are highly valued for their rare bloodline,
coloration, and giant size.

Male & Female Difference
Male Frontosa
• Bigger forehead hump
• Larger body size
• Longer fins
• More territorial during breeding
• Brighter blue coloration
• Usually grows bigger than female
Female Frontosa
• Smaller and rounder body
• Egg-producing fish
• Less aggressive normally
• Smaller forehead hump
• Healthy females produce more eggs

Adult Size
• Usually grows from 10 inches to 16 inches+ depending on bloodline and maintenance

Weight
• Adult weight around 1kg to 5kg+ depending on size and care

Life Span
• Lives around 15 to 25 years with proper aquarium maintenance and quality feeding

Food Habits
Baby Frontosa Food
• Baby brine shrimp
• Bloodworms
• Small cichlid pellets
• Insect larvae
Adult Frontosa Food
• Carnivore pellets
• Shrimp and prawns
• Small fish occasionally
• Bloodworms
• High-protein cichlid food
• Krill and frozen seafood sometimes

Foods to Avoid
• Rotten meat
• Oily human foods
• Dirty feeder fish
• Low-quality frozen food
• Excess fatty foods
• Spoiled seafood
These foods may cause bloating, digestion problems, infections, poor growth, and dirty water
conditions.

Tank & Water Maintenance
• Large aquarium compulsory
• Minimum 6ft to 8ft tank recommended
• Water temperature: 24°C to 28°C
• Strong filtration system required
• Rocky African cichlid setup preferred
• Stable water parameters very important
• Excellent oxygen supply needed

Breeding Age
• Usually starts breeding at around 2 to 4 years of age

Egg Production
• Female may produce around 20 to 100 eggs depending on size and health
Hatching Process

Important Point
Frontosa is a mouthbrooder fish.

Breeding Steps
1. Healthy bonded pair required
2. Female lays eggs on flat surface
3. Male fertilizes eggs immediately
4. Female collects eggs into mouth
5. Eggs hatch inside female mouth within 25 to 35 days
6. Fully developed fry released safely

Baby Frontosa Care
• Separate grow-out tank recommended
• Feed baby brine shrimp and fine pellets
• Maintain ultra-clean water
• Gentle aeration important
• Avoid overcrowding fry

Important Care Tips
• Strong filtration system
• Stable water temperature
• Premium protein-rich diet
• Rocky hiding places
• Clean oxygen-rich water
• Peaceful tank mates preferred
• Regular water quality checking

Pair Price
• Imported Jumbo Show Quality Frontosa breeding pair price may range from ₹5 lakh to ₹50
lakh+ depending on bloodline, rarity, coloration, and giant size.
Available at Sri Krishna Poultry Farm
• Good quality Imported Premium Frontosa breeding pairs are available for sale at Sri Krishna Poultry
Farm, Magadi.
• Healthy fish • Imported bloodline • Jumbo show quality • Safe transport available.

Contact: 7795553935 / 9741235052