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Mpimbwe Blue Frontosa (Cyphotilapia gibberosa): Mpimbwe Blue is one of the most intensely blue frontosa forms: bright blue fins and face over a blue-white body with six black bars; adult males develop a forehead hump. About 26 cm adult. One unsexed fish per quantity. Keep at 23–27°C, pH 8–9.
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Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Cyphotilapia gibberosa
Max Adult Size
up to 26 cm
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Calm, large predatory cichlid
Temperature
23–27°C
pH Range
8–9
Hardness
10–25 dGH
Minimum Tank
500L
Diet
A carnivore: feed quality sinking pellets with frozen krill, mysis and shrimp in rotation. Do not feed live feeder fish.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Water Parameters
Temperature
23–27°C
23°CIdeal27°C
pH Level
8–9
8Ideal9
Water Hardness
10–25 dGH
10 dGHIdeal25 dGH
Cyphotilapia gibberosa
Mpimbwe Blue Frontosa (Cyphotilapia gibberosa)
Moderate Care
Predatory
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Mpimbwe Blue Frontosa (Cyphotilapia gibberosa): Mpimbwe Blue is one of the most intensely blue frontosa forms: bright blue fins and face over a blue-white body with six black bars; adult males develop a forehead hump. About 26 cm adult. One unsexed fish per quantity. Keep at 23–27°C, pH 8–9.
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Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Cyphotilapia gibberosa
Max Adult Size
up to 26 cm
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Calm, large predatory cichlid
Temperature
23–27°C
pH Range
8–9
Hardness
10–25 dGH
Minimum Tank
500L
Diet
A carnivore: feed quality sinking pellets with frozen krill, mysis and shrimp in rotation. Do not feed live feeder fish.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
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Water Parameters
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Temperature
23–27°C
23°CIdeal27°C
pH Level
8–9
8Ideal9
Water Hardness
10–25 dGH
10 dGHIdeal25 dGH
Mpimbwe Blue Frontosa: what you are buying
Mpimbwe Blue Frontosa (Cyphotilapia gibberosa) is a cichlid from Cape Mpimbwe on the south-eastern coast of Lake Tanganyika, Tanzania. Mpimbwe Blue is one of the most intensely blue frontosa forms: bright blue fins and face over a blue-white body with six black bars; adult males develop a forehead hump.
Southern frontosa populations are now classified as Cyphotilapia gibberosa. This listing is the Mpimbwe Blue form; the standard frontosa is a separate listing.
One unsexed fish per quantity.
| Scientific name | Cyphotilapia gibberosa |
|---|---|
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Origin | Cape Mpimbwe on the south-eastern coast of Lake Tanganyika, Tanzania |
| Adult size | About 26 cm |
| Temperature | 23–27°C |
| pH | 8–9 |
| Hardness | 10–25 dGH |
| Aquarium | About 500 litres or more |
| Sold as | One unsexed fish per quantity |
What you receive
One unsexed fish per quantity. Choose the size, then the quantity. Colour and finnage develop as the fish matures; photos show the form you buy, not the individual fish.
Aquarium and water
A large, slow-growing cichlid: plan a long aquarium of about 500 litres or more for adults, with large rocks forming caves, open swimming space and very good filtration. Keep 23–27°C, pH 8–9 and 10–25 dGH, with stable conditions and regular partial water changes. Add the fish only to a cycled, mature aquarium.
Feeding
A carnivore: feed quality sinking pellets with frozen krill, mysis and shrimp in rotation. Do not feed live feeder fish.
Tank mates and behaviour
Calm for its size but it will eat any fish small enough to swallow. Keep a group with other large, peaceful Lake Tanganyika cichlids; avoid small fish and very aggressive species.
Follow the arrival sequence before releasing the fish
Tropical Fish Co’s delivery and Live Arrival Guarantee policy explains the packing and arrival procedure. Livestock is hand-bagged in pure oxygen and placed in an insulated poly box, with a heat pack when the weather calls for it. Someone must be at the address to receive the parcel because live animals cannot be left unattended.
- Receive the parcel in person and start filming before opening it. Show the parcel still sealed with the outer box visible.
- Open the parcel in one continuous take. Keep filming until the fish can be seen inside the sealed bag before anything is disturbed.
- Float the bag for 20–30 minutes so the temperature equalises slowly.
- Do not pour the bag water into the aquarium. Release the fish without adding transport water to the established system.
If a Live Arrival Guarantee claim is required, contact us on the same day with the order number and the continuous unboxing video. Before the parcel arrives, confirm that ammonia and nitrite read zero and that the aquarium matches the water values on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What do I receive?
One unsexed fish per quantity. Choose the size, then the quantity.
How big does it grow?
About 26 cm as an adult.
What water does it need?
23–27°C, pH 8–9 and 10–25 dGH.
Public references
- FishBase: Cyphotilapia gibberosa — identity, native range and size.
- Seriously Fish: Cyphotilapia gibberosa — water conditions, aquarium size and behaviour.
- RSPCA aquarium environment guidance — biological filtration and the aquarium nitrogen cycle.
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- 4 out of 5Verified buyer
I have a small group of long finned mountain minnows. So was delighted to be able to order ten of this variety to increase the genetics in my tank . The ones I recieved are healthy but it’s to early to give a verdict on wether they are of a long finned type since they are small currently.
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