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same as riverlynx, temp matching is key. i use a digital thermometer for new water, old school but works. also, u gravel vac? if not, start. waste builds up fast in small tanks.

I've got 6 red fronts and a couple of blue ones from Zambia.

My tankmates for them are 4 synodontis petricola. I'm thinking of adding a couple of eretmodus cyanosticus soon to help with the algae issue.

In my opinion, fronts are best kept alone or with peaceful fish. I was tempted to add some ...

That's incredible, I'm seriously inspired now, think I'll grab my gear and start planning a trip to Malawi, the thought of exploring lake Tanganyika is just too enticing to pass up.


lol, before the cichlid enthusiasts cleared it out? So, what's the story behind that? The pics are still insane ...

I'm inclined to agree with the consensus here - your tank's a bit undersized for frontosas. MAYBE, just maybe, you could squeeze a pair in with a high-quality external filter, but even that's a stretch. Frontosas really thrive in groups, so keeping just two might not be ideal. I've got a 450-liter ...