Frontosa

The Frontosa or Cyphotilapia frontosa is one of my absolute favorite members of the Cichlid family. I like it primarily due to his simplistic beauty, they always looks calm and collected. The Frontosa is a fish native to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. Unlike many cichlid species, Frontosa is a pelagic fish, which means that they neither reside close to the bottom or near the shore. The species resides at greater depths compared to most cichlids and rises to shallow waters in the early mornings to feed on shoaling fish. 
Frontosa have distinct markings with 6 or 7 black stripes adoring its white or blue body and head and trailing fins with a blue hue. The species also develops a nuchal hump that is more pronounced as the specimen gets older.  Frontosa is quite a popular aquarium fish. Due to its size, a large aquarium is needed. When constructing an environment for the Frontosa, keep in mind that they do not stay close to the surface so a cave or a similar rocky structure will be ideal. If a sufficient den for the Frontosa is not provided, it will begin to attack other fish to satisfy its need for security. This is specially true for the male frontosa. The female frontosa is satisfied with just ground territory. They are the type of fish that prefer not to be alone, it is best to keep them with other cichlids in a group of 3 or more. When it comes to their diet, since they are from deeper water, make sure to give them sinking pellets. Avoid using floating pellets as they might ingest air together with the pellets when they go up to eat, this could lead to contracting float. Frozen krill or worms occasionally is recommended.