rchristensen114 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I have 8 Frontosa’s in a 260 gallon tank, I’m thinking I need to add some tank mates, any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenarr Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 I have seen them mixed with electric yellows and peacocks. It was also a nice contrast of colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denzkyasia Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 btw what frontosa variants that you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgofishn Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 I think you need 2 stingrays. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rchristensen114 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Mpimbwe Frontosa’s, and Yes Wayne I would like Sting-Rays if they survive mostly on a diet of NLS and water changes once a week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairdeal Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 For the most part choose other tank mates that are relatively slower moving. Stay away from more active fish as the fronts don't like it. You also have to remember that fronts are piscivores by nature and may occasionally eat fish that have been with them for a long time. I've seen 1st hand big males all of a sudden eating 5" plecos for example that had been with them for several years. I've had colonies of goldhead compressiceps and black calvus in tanks with large fronts and they got along fine for the most part but even a few of those ended up being beaten up. Big fish like blue dolphins are a good choice - get large and are slower moving. I've got bichirs in with some of my mature fronts and they don't appear to mind them either. If you plan on breeding the fronts your choices of tank mates is very important. If there are fish present that could end up being egg eaters the females may hesitate to even lay or may try a time or two and then stop if other fish interupt the breeding process. That is very likely the reason for the males eating or attacking the other fish in the tank for no apparent reason. If breeding is a priority I would suggest leaving the fronts in the tank by themselves - at least until they have started to breed. Then you could add a few other types of fish and see if the breeding continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwng99 Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Thanks for the post. Very useful information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 how big are they and where did u buy your tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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