mini forntosa

[One_Trick_Pony]

are there any fish that look a lot like forntosa but don;t take up so muich psace, i really like the look of them but just don;t hvae the space for a tnak of the necersasary size

otp

 

[freddyk]

What size tank are we talking about. What is it you like about them? the shape, the stripes, their calm demeanor?

 

[One_Trick_Pony]

Mainly the shape and the stripes. i just know i cant afford a massive tank so i was looking for alternatives

OTP

 

[Ferris]

If your thinking of setting up a new tank and can fit in a 40 gal or ideally a 55 gal, a Mbuna setup would work. Many Mbuna have stripes similar to Frontosa's and whilst their shape is not exactly the same it is not dis-similar. Lombardoi, Zebra's, Demasoni (see avatar) all have stripes....check them out and see what you think.

 

[freddyk]

Yup, that's why I mentioned temperment - the stripes are easy to find but mbuna are opposite to frontosa in every possible way except for the stripes.

http/www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=1731

 

[gixer]

go for some kenyi..

and it could be your lucky day.. i have about 50 going begging here

 

[DanL]

if you want a fish that looks like a Front and is still from Lake Tanganyika you have two options other than Malawi which seems to be pushed around here.

Your 1st choice is:
Neolamprologus tretocephalus

Your 2nd choice is:
Neolamprologus sexfasciatus

 

[One_Trick_Pony]

thanx danl they both look great kinda just what i was thinking of

any one got any furtehr info on the tank size etc

 

[freddyk]

I wouldn't go with anything less then a 75 gallon if you want to keep them with other fish. These guys are very territorial, and their territories are the whole tank. A single specimen will go with other large and robust Tangs,

A single pair would need a tank to themselves, but you can get away with a smaller tank. The best way to get a good pair is to get a hold of a few of them and let one form - Just buying two random fish won't do it. The extra fish will need to be removed of course.

They're substrate spawners, so sand is best, along with a moderate amount of rockwork.

 

[chris allsop]

i love fonts two, the 2 fish pictured are , i would love to keep them.