Zaire Moba Frontosa Cichlid Cyphotilapia gibberosa ’Zaire Moba ’- Live Fish
Zaire Moba Frontosa Cichlid Cyphotilapia gibberosa ’Zaire Moba ’- Live Fish
🌍 Origin & Overview
The Blue Zaire Frontosa, also called the Zaire Blue or Moba Frontosa, hails from the rocky depths of the Zaire (Congo) region of Lake Tanganyika. These fish can grow up to 12–14 inches and live for 15 years or more with proper care. Their slow, graceful movement and electric blue coloration make them a stunning centerpiece for any large freshwater aquarium.
🏠 Ideal Tank Setup
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Tank Size: 120 gallons minimum for a small group (6+ recommended for social stability). Bigger is better.
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Aquascaping: Mimic their natural habitat with plenty of rock structures, caves, and open swimming space. Use dark substrate and dim lighting to enhance their colors and reduce stress.
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Substrate: Sand or fine gravel; they may sift through it.
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Filtration: High-quality canister or sump filtration is a must. Frontosas produce a lot of waste and are sensitive to water quality.
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Lighting: Moderate to low. Intense lighting can cause stress and wash out their coloration.
💧 Water Parameters
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Temperature: 76–80°F (24–27°C)
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pH: 7.8–9.0
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Maintenance: Weekly water changes (20–30%) and stable conditions are key. These deep-water fish are sensitive to fluctuations.
- Image in this listing is for reference only. Actual fish may slightly vary.
- Image of fish available not an exact image of the fish you will receive. We rotate stocks almost monthly.
- You will get same type, color & same grade.
- All live fish are quarantined and we made sure they are healthy, active and eating before listing.
- We ship Every Tuesday-Thursday
- All sizes listed are approximate.
- Healthy Tropical Live Fish from Rockland Aquarium
Shipping
- We ship orders every Tuesday-Thursday
- Most orders received will be shipped the following week
- Local pick up is available at our store.
- Rockland Aquarium
- 132 Route 304
Feeding
All Fish are feeding on Xtreme Aquatic Foods unless otherwise specified. To keep your fish eating once the arrive. Please consider purchasing Xtreme.
Xtreme Nano .5mm
Xtreme Cichlid Peewee 1.5mm
Xtreme Big Fella 3mm
Guarantee
By placing an order, you automatically agree to the terms and conditions.
Terms and Conditions for Live Fish:
Photo in this listing is a SAMPLE photo of fish available not an exact photo of the fish you will receive. You will get same type, color & same grade.
- To claim DOA, we WILL REQUIRE PROOF in the form of a picture of the dead fish inside the bag.
- Refunds are issued for the cost of the fish, not the cost of the shipping.
- Somebody MUST be home to receive the package. If someone is not present to receive the package on the first delivery attempt, the live arrival guarantee is voided.
- All sizes listed are approximate.
- Buyer is responsible to know and follow all of their State/County laws