15 years. C. frontosa is a sexually monomorphic species, although the hump is occasionally more pronounced in males. Joined: May 22, 2012 Messages: 572 Likes Received: 23 Location: Mitchell's Plain, Cape Town. Frontosa are perfect for the experienced aquarists. Earlier the fish at the reef was known as Cyphotilapia frontosa. Both species of the Lake Tanganyika endemic tribe Cyphotilapiini (. Send me your vote on whatsapp 082-782 5623 and stand a chance to get yours for free!!!! View Full Version : Tanganyika cichlids Pages : [1] 2 But it is very difficult to tell if a Gibberosa Zaire Blue is from Moba, Kapampa or Kitumba. Pretty sure yours are frontosa, not giberrosa. JavaScript is disabled. Prior to the description of C. gibberosa in 2003 the genus Cyphotilapiawa… Join our newsletter, to recieve updates Directly to your inbox. One of them, a barred species of Cyprichromis, subsequently referred to as C. sp. Like most cichlids, brood care is highly developed; this species is an egg-layer. Jan 26, 2016 - Explore TARIQ SHAKIR's board "FrOnToSa CiChLiDs" on Pinterest. You can perfectly see the difference between Northern Species (Frontosa) and Southern (Gibberosa), for example between a Cyphotilapia Frontosa Burundi and a Cyphotilapia Gibberosa Moba. Typically they have a bar through the eye but, blue C. frontosa have a black “hood” that covers the entire face from the eyes to the tip of the mouth. Here's my history with fronts: - My first Cyphos were a group of 10 F1 Cyphotipia gibberosa Mpimbwe (Tanzanian) - courtesy of our own Eric Glab many years ago. Here the Cyphotilapia formed from the two words, Cypho means “curved,” and Tilapia means “Fish.” Word frontosa refers to the forehead. “Mpimbwe Zebra”, was found in great numbers and together with Neolamprologus sp. Populations of C. gibberosa from different localities are often labelled as such in order to maintain accuracy and preserve pure bloodlines. Paratilapia frontosa Boulenger, 1906; Cyphotilapia frontosus (Boulenger, 1906); Pelmatochromis frontosus(Boulenger, 1906) Breeding: Firemouth females lay their eggs on a large flat rock while the male fertilizes them. So here are some pics. Frontosa Cichlids are one of the most beautiful fish species from the cichlid family. rontosa (Cyphotilapia frontosa, earlier named Paratilapia frontosa) is a very beautiful fish and it’s very popular among cichlid-fans. They look very similar. Excel templates. On 27 Sept. 2020 my dominant male and female Firemouth cichlid spawned and you can see the video of the eggs here…. The world of Excel lessons. The Samazi C. frontosa have a powder-blue coloration on the fins and body with intense white stripes and light black bars. Due to the difficulties in collection not all of these variants are exported, and some are only infrequently exported. Ebrahim, Aug 6, 2014 #1. Cyphotilapia frontosa is a slow fish which doesn’t keep it from being Lake Tanganyika queen cichlid and raptorial feeder. PLEASE READ BEFORE SUBMITTING ORDER! In the wild frontosa cichlid spends a little energy to stalk its prey. Frontosa (Cyphotilapia frontosa and C. gibberosa) are very distinctive, with broad black and white vertical stripes, and males develop large nuchal humps on their heads and extended fins. Frontosa (lat. You must log in or register to reply here. The translation of the specific name frontosa from Latin means “with a big forehead”. The frontosa cichlid is a non-aggressive candidate for a community tank. Would be a huge chore to attempt to find it again, but it was two similar looking Malawi cichlids Konings originally said were the same species. The fish will not do well with fluctuations in water conditions. Blog; Cookie Policy; Site Map; humphead cichlid size Cyphotilapia species are typically referred to as ‘frontosa’ or simply ‘front’ in the aquarium hobby, although other vernacular names include ‘Tanganyika humphead’. © 2005-2019 Monsterfishkeepers.com. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Ebrahim. Zaire blue Moba Frontosa. Frontosa cichlids are found in Lake Tanganyika in East Africa and is widespread in the northern half of the lake, whereas the closely related C. gibberosa inhabits the southern half of the lake. The giberrosa "mask" can be ambiguous vs the frontosa eye bar when they're small, but even at smaller sizes giberrosa generally have more blue and a different look than yours. Infolgedessen liegen in der Körpermitte zwei Schuppenreihen zwischen der oberen und unteren Seitenlinie. This method of sexing can only be applied later in a fish’s life. As they mature they will get much more blue. These fish advantage is that they are nocturnal feeders and they don’t need a lot of light. On top of the males being a lot bigger than the females and having fins that go down to … Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. Your listings MUST make sure that you give the proper amount, variant name and ratio of your fish for sale in the title. Its been a long time since I posted some pics of my frontosa. All Rights Reserved. Ideal Tank Conditions: Temperature Range: 74.0 to 79.0° F; pH Range: 8.0-8.5; Hardness Range: 12 - 15; Temperament: Semi-aggressive. It's possible to be fooled by some photos, but in person not really, not if you're familiar with them. Life Expectancy: 20 years. updates on sale items? $59.99. Ad never did like it and has argued this in interviews, so it's no surprise he didn't change it in the 2015 edition of his book. Konings is respected and I've seen him cited by other scientists, but he's not infallible. Discussion in 'Species Tanks' started by Ebrahim, Aug 6, 2014. Etymology of the fish name Cyphotilapia is the following: Cypho from Greek means a “hunchback” and Tilapia when translated from the local dialect means “fish”. Lots of imported Wild Plecos, Large African Cichlids and Central Americans. Bei C. gibberosa sind es drei. Interested in whats new? Can you advise which one of the species develop a hump on the head? The translation of the sp All blue C. frontosa have five “bars” or stripes. - Moved and got into a group of 10 F1 C. gibberosa Kapampa (Zaire) - … rontosa (Cyphotilapia frontosa, earlier named Paratilapia frontosa) is a very beautiful fish and it’s very popular among cichlid-fans. But he based this only on observing their general shape and similar color pattern. Next large shipments scheduled for March 4th and 5th. Tretocephalus stay smaller and leaner. The most colorful variety is the Zaire Blue Frontosa. Which one would you order? [TD="class: xl68, width: 205"]Cyphotilapia frontosa RED or Cyphotilapia gibberosa - Frontosa mpimbwe - Blue Zaire [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Would you order one or more? Etymology of the fish name Cyphotilapia is the following: Cypho from Greek means a “hunchback” and Tilapia when translated from the local dialect means “fish”. Water weighs 8 pounds per gallon. PLEASE READ BEFORE SUBMITTING ORDER (FAQ), CLICK HERE FOR ARRIVAL GUARANTEE AND ACCLIMATION PROCEEDURE, Please choose the CORRECT shipping option to avoid delays or cancellations with your order.Â, Regular price We will send an email, Facebook Messenger or Webpush when product available. PETROCHROMIS: The Petrochromis is the largest and considered most aggressive herbivores in lake Tangayika and are also found on every rocky shore. Infolge dessen liegen in der Körpermitte drei Schuppenreihen zwischen der oberen und unteren Seitenlinie. Cyphotilapia frontosa hat einen weniger hohen Körper als die Schwesterart Cyphotilapia gibberosa (38,2 bis 46,5 % der SL vs. 43,3 bis 51,2 % bei C. gibberosa). MUST HAVE- BUY, SELL or TRADING RULES: 1. New arrivals in for the week of Feb 24th which can be found under new arrivals. These fish can live over 25 years! Furthermore, a greater number of scales on the longitudinal line (34–36 vs 33–35), fewer outer teeth on the upper jaw (31–52 vs … Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. I've been keeping frontosa for approx. Once they were more closely studied, genetics and other factors showed they were different fish, not even the same genus. A second species of Cyphotilapia (Cichlidae) is described from Lake Tanganyika. It has the most blue, sometimes looking almost purple. The new species is clearly distinct from Cyphotilapia frontosa in having three scale rows between the upper and lower lateral lines at center of body (vs two rows in C. frontosa). Please Read our shipping info and FAQ prior to submitting your first order. SHIPPING INFO. https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Cyphotilapia-gibberosa.html, https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=649470#null, https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-56771-7. 3 talking about this. In the lake they live at depth, in low light, where they are said to shovel up the sleeping Sardine cichlids, (Cyprichromis spp.) Etymology of the fish name Cyphotilapia is the following: Cypho from Greek means a “hunchback” and Tilapia when translated from the local dialect means “fish”. I suspect yours will fill out and look more like frontosa with time. But it's currently valid according to taxonomic registries and continues that way in scientific papers. C. gibberosa is very curious by nature and will readily approach a visitor. See more ideas about cichlids, african cichlids, aquarium fish. Click here for new arrivals. They are endemic to the lake Tanganyika, the second largest lake in the world. This picture shows a very big male Frontosa about 12" long with a huge bump on his head, blue coloration on his face, and long pointed fins that are typical of an old dominant male his size and age. He has the metallic blue color, long pointed fins, and bump on his head that are seen on a dominant male about his size. Cyphotilapia frontosa, earlier named Paratilapia frontosa) is a very beautiful fish and it’s very popular among cichlid-fans. The new species is clearly distinct from Cyphotilapia frontosa in having three scale rows between the upper and lower lateral lines at center of body (vs two rows in C. frontosa). I just bought a new Wild Caught Frontosa Colony that I plan on breeding for my local fish store. On top of the males being a lot bigger than the females and having fins that go down to their tails, the males will also have prominent humps on their heads. Forms referred to as ‘Blue Zaire’ are sometimes misidentified as C. frontosa but all refer to C. gibberosa. The frontal hump in Cyphotilapia gibberosa is also less marked in adulthood than in Cyphotilapia frontosa. Cyphotilapia is a cichlid genus endemic to Lake Tanganyika in the East African Rift Valley and consists of two allopatric species Cyphotilapia frontosa and Cyphotilapia gibberosa. The two best examples for this factor are the Cyrtocara moorii and the Cyphotilapia gibberosa & frontosa. The fins of the fish also get more … Compartamos la afición por la acuariofilia en especial la cría del rey de los acuarios el pez disco. Difference between Frontosa and Gibberosa A second species of Cyphotilapia (Cichlidae) is described from Lake Tanganyika. African Cichlids >> Frontosa gibberosa (Mpimbwe) Click To Enlarge. [Archive] Discuss Tanganyika cichlids. : This is a smaller younger 9" male Frontosa. Monsterfishkeepers.com, a division of Monster Aquaria Network, LLC. When surveying the deep-water habitat, Frontosa Reef, in July 1994, we discovered several new and interesting species and variants of cichlids. Cyphotilapia gibberosa hat einen höheren Körper als Cyphotilapia frontosa (43,3 bis 51,2 % der SL vs. 38,2 bis 46,5 % bei C. frontosa). I posted an example of this on cyphos.com where I was a mod for years, but lost it when cyphos.com died a few years back... lost a lot time consuming research I posted there. Your email address will not be shared with anyone else. The blues are showing mostly on the dorsal fins. Frontosa fish is large with very nice, deep and contrastive coloring. Breeder's Notes 10/20/2018 The fry for sale are closer to 1.5" and have good overall mass for their size. “Calliurus Giant” and Cyphotilapia gibberosa, is one of the most … For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. They occur at the reef in very large numbers, and among the boulders at 50 metres, individuals of more than 40 cm are occasionally seen. It is also called cyphotilapia frontosa. Hello every body. A shimmery, more angelic version of the carnivorous frontosa, this kind of fish is pearly white, with stripes along its body, where the dorsal fin sports a slightly yellow color in its hump. C. Zaire Gibberosa