{"product_id":"blue-zaire-frontosa-cyphotilapia-gibberosa","title":"Blue Zaire Frontosa (Cyphotilapia gibberosa)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.75;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Zaire Frontosa (Cyphotilapia gibberosa)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuarantined specialty cichlid for carefully planned freshwater aquariums in Canada.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eBlue Zaire Frontosa represents the blue-toned deepwater Frontosa group commonly associated with \u003cem\u003eCyphotilapia gibberosa\u003c\/em\u003e; exact locality should be confirmed before activation. It is prized for deeper blue tones, bold barring and the impressive adult hump-headed silhouette of the Frontosa group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Cichlid Stands Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \/ Group:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lake Tanganyika, Congo\/Zaire-region form pending locality confirmation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is prized for deeper blue tones, bold barring and the impressive adult hump-headed silhouette of the Frontosa group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquarists selecting a species-appropriate, stable cichlid aquarium rather than a generic mixed community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Setup \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUse a very large, tall and stable Tanganyika aquarium with open floor area, rock shelter and excellent filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFrontosa are best planned in a suitable group or colony within a large aquarium, rather than as cramped mixed African cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFeed quality carnivorous cichlid foods and measured frozen supplements; avoid very small tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Colour \u0026amp; Livestock Integrity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBlue colour is a natural locality\/line characteristic supported by maturity and condition, not hormones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopick Aquarium Livestock Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAll fish at Topick Aquarium are carefully quarantined and conditioned to our stable local tap water before sale. Even where natural habitat references describe specialized water chemistry, our available fish have been held and monitored in stable local tap water; for customers, a mature aquarium, proper acclimation, suitable tankmates and consistent maintenance are more important than chasing unstable numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific \/ Listing Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCyphotilapia gibberosa\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 30 cm or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate to Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Listing Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Locality \/ Size To Confirm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the locality shown as needing confirmation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlue Zaire forms are valued by locality, and accurate locality identification matters before a specialist product page is activated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering live fish online in Canada?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/canada-live-fish-shrimp-shipping\" title=\"Live Fish and Shrimp Shipping in Canada - Topick Aquarium\"\u003eLearn more about our Canada-wide live fish shipping process\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Topick Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Wild 8-10 cm","offer_id":46054904168682,"sku":null,"price":249.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Captive Bred 7-8 cm","offer_id":46056010285290,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/9091\/5818\/files\/blue-zaire.jpg?v=1780234022","url":"https:\/\/topickaquarium.com\/products\/blue-zaire-frontosa-cyphotilapia-gibberosa","provider":"Topick Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}