finding a suitable tank mate for frontosa

[elirix]

I've got a 75 gal tank with 4 medium frontosas, 3 young calvus, and 1 comp. Currently setting up a 125 gal tank for them. Planning to add a few more frontosas down the line. Was browsing online for other potential tankmates and stumbled upon a Lake Tang cichlid with a yellow/orange color - reminded me of a mbuna, but not quite. I'm expecting some of you will say I should just stick with a frontosa-only tank, but I'm really drawn to adding a few of these other Lake Tang cichlids for some extra color and activity, since my fronts don't move around much. Open to suggestions if anyone's got a better idea.

[elirix]

I think I might've found the one I saw - a Neolamprologus leleupi. Anyone had success with these guys in a frontosa tank?

[ScaleMaster]

I've got a 75 gal tank with 4 medium frontosas, 3 young calvus, and 1 comp. Currently setting up a 125 gal tank for them. Planning to add a few more frontosas down the line. Was browsing online for other potential tankmates and stumbled upon a Lake Tang cichlid with a yellow/orange color - reminded me of a mbuna, but not quite. I'm expecting some of you will say I should just stick with a frontosa-only tank, but I'm really drawn to adding a few of these other Lake Tang cichlids for some extra color and activity, since my fronts don't move around much. Open to suggestions if anyone's got a better idea.

I gotta advise against leleupi & fronts, they just don't mix, fronts will swallow 'em whole, I learned this the hard way years back in my 55 gal Tang tank, had 4 fronts, added 12 leleupi, next day fronts were stuffed, was a sad sight, but hey, happy to share my experience with you ScaleMaster

[zenrow]

I've heard from folks who keep Fronts that tankmates can be a gamble - either the Fronts get their fins nipped or if the tankmates are small enough, they end up as breakfast. I've even come across stories of Tropheus becoming Front food, which is pretty rough.

[elirix]

Still on the hunt for some Lake Tang cichlids to add a splash of color to my tank...

[ScaleMaster]

I've got a 75 gal tank with 4 medium frontosas, 3 young calvus, and 1 comp. Currently setting up a 125 gal tank for them. Planning to add a few more frontosas down the line. Was browsing online for other potential tankmates and stumbled upon a Lake Tang cichlid with a yellow/orange color - reminded me of a mbuna, but not quite. I'm expecting some of you will say I should just stick with a frontosa-only tank, but I'm really drawn to adding a few of these other Lake Tang cichlids for some extra color and activity, since my fronts don't move around much. Open to suggestions if anyone's got a better idea.

Add more frontosas, stick with the calvus - they're a good match. Just a heads up, calvus can be finicky, they eat young ones, fry. As for adding other Tangs, it's a gamble. Fronts don't do well with fast-paced fish, they like their space. Honestly, I'm stumped on what to suggest, it's a delicate mix. Fronts are usually best kept alone, but I know you're looking for some color.

[elirix]

It's been a few weeks and I finally made the move to the 125 gal tank. I took the advice of many and added three more fronts, bringing the total to seven. I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical about having so many of the same type of fish, but seeing them all swim together is truly stunning. The three comps and one small calvus are still in there as well, but they definitely take a backseat to the fronts - they're the real stars of the show.

[angler_22]

I didn't think adding 3 more frontosas to my tank would make much of a difference, but seeing them all swim together is actually really nice. The extra ones seem to have brought a bit more life to the tank, and it's great to see them all together. Congrats on the tank upgrade elirix

[sorcia]

Check my tank's stocking in the signature, all fish living harmoniously, haven't lost a single one in over 2 years.