{"product_id":"burundi-frontosa-cyphotilapia-frontosa-burundi","title":"Burundi Frontosa (Cyphotilapia frontosa \"Burundi\")","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.75;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurundi Frontosa (Cyphotilapia frontosa \"Burundi\")\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\u003eBurundi Frontosa is the classic barred Frontosa form associated with \u003cem\u003eCyphotilapia frontosa\u003c\/em\u003e, prized for its slow, imposing movement and adult head profile. Its black-and-white barring and calm heavyweight presence make it a signature Tanganyika centerpiece species.\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, Burundi form\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its black-and-white barring and calm heavyweight presence make it a signature Tanganyika centerpiece species.\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\u003ePlan a large Tanganyika aquarium with stable mineral-rich water, open floor space, rock refuges and powerful filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBest kept with space for a compatible group; it is slow-growing and requires long-term planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eOffer quality carnivore-oriented cichlid pellets and suitable frozen foods, avoiding tiny tankmates that may be eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Colour \u0026amp; Livestock Integrity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBarring and adult appearance are genuine natural expression; Topick Aquarium does not use hormones to alter colour.\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 frontosa \"Burundi\"\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\u003eWill a young Burundi Frontosa already show the adult hump?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The distinctive adult head profile and full presence develop as the fish matures over time.\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":"7-8 cm","offer_id":46054904201450,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/9091\/5818\/files\/cyphotilapia-frontosa-blue-lingo-reef-4-6-cm_2.jpg?v=1780409232","url":"https:\/\/topickaquarium.com\/products\/burundi-frontosa-cyphotilapia-frontosa-burundi","provider":"Topick Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}