Fishician®Diet
Carnivore – large cichlid pellets, frozen fish, krill, shrimp; slow deliberate feeder
Aquarium species profile
Cyphotilapia Gibberosa
Cyphotilapia gibberosa · Africa (Lake Tanganyika — southern deep-water zones)
Minimum tank150 gal
Adult size14"
Care levelDifficult
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature75–80°F
pH range7.8–9.0
Compatible tank mates
Large Tanganyika cichlids, large catfish; best as species group (6+)
Tank mates to avoid
Small fish, aggressive fish that will stress Frontosa
Care notes
The 'Zaire Blue' or 'Moba' Frontosa — deeper blue coloration than C. frontosa. Deep-water species naturally living 30–150 feet down. Slow-moving, majestic, with large nuchal hump developing with age. Group spawner — must be kept in groups. One of the most impressive large cichlids. Long-lived (25+ years).
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.