Frontosa Colony

AlanM Officer Posts: 502	Frontosa Colony Nov 27, 2011 17:46:37 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by AlanM on Nov 27, 2011 17:46:37 GMT -6 All in this pic: The large one I got from Brian: The large one I got from Glen:
	Last Edit: Nov 27, 2011 18:59:25 GMT -6 by AlanM Alan Mayes aka decotriumph 125G - Frontosa Kigomas, Leptosomas, Buffalohead, Plecos 70G - Angelfish, Neon Tetras, Featherfin Catfish, Albino Corys, Elegans Cory 10G - Discus

bnoel210 CLUB Posts: 1,751	Frontosa Colony Nov 27, 2011 18:36:02 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bnoel210 on Nov 27, 2011 18:36:02 GMT -6 They look amazing Alan
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Frontosa Colony Nov 27, 2011 19:47:43 GMT -6

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Ya know guys, I have never had any Frontosa. I have however had many an Oscar in the past.
I am curious...what is the appeal to so many about the Frontosa ?
Is it that the Frontosa has a personality ?
I well remember reading and experiencing in the past that the main appeal to the massive oscar was the fact that it was like a pet in that it would make eye contact with you and eat from your hand, and seemed excited to see you when you entered the room.
Is that it ?
Or is there some reason I am unaware of ?
What is the general consensus here ?

I like the color of the Frontosa, and have even considering trying some of the smaller version, yet similar design of colors of the Tretacephalus, but have never had either.

My big fish now-a-days, and most of my tanks, are dedicated to Angelfish.

ree123 Guest	Frontosa Colony Nov 27, 2011 19:49:18 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ree123 on Nov 27, 2011 19:49:18 GMT -6 The above is a beautiful tank with nice looking fish !

AlanM Officer Posts: 502	Frontosa Colony Nov 27, 2011 19:49:48 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by AlanM on Nov 27, 2011 19:49:48 GMT -6 I like the size and the coloring. They are mildly aggressive, though, mostly to each other.
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ree123 Guest	Frontosa Colony Nov 27, 2011 19:55:09 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ree123 on Nov 27, 2011 19:55:09 GMT -6 Do they have personalities like pets, or like Oscars are claimed to possess ?

AlanM Officer Posts: 502	Frontosa Colony Nov 27, 2011 20:01:51 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by AlanM on Nov 27, 2011 20:01:51 GMT -6 The alpha male has a personality like the school bully! They like to congregate together. Even my large male that is being chased by the bully stays close by most of the time.
	Last Edit: Nov 27, 2011 21:07:48 GMT -6 by AlanM Alan Mayes aka decotriumph 125G - Frontosa Kigomas, Leptosomas, Buffalohead, Plecos 70G - Angelfish, Neon Tetras, Featherfin Catfish, Albino Corys, Elegans Cory 10G - Discus

rick CLUB Posts: 226	Frontosa Colony Nov 27, 2011 20:16:38 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rick on Nov 27, 2011 20:16:38 GMT -6 i have kept fronts for many years. my alpha is about 10 inches and i can hand feed him. i just love the blue and are very majestic fish. mobas are my favorite!

rick CLUB Posts: 226	Frontosa Colony Nov 27, 2011 20:17:28 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rick on Nov 27, 2011 20:17:28 GMT -6 by the way your fronts look great!!

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Frontosa Colony Nov 27, 2011 21:21:39 GMT -6

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Post by glenoweth on Nov 27, 2011 21:21:39 GMT -6

Nov 27, 2011 17:46:37 GMT -6 AlanM said:

All in this pic:

The large one I got from Brian:

The large one I got from Glen:

Haha that cant be the large one you got from me (he only has 6 stripes) the big you got from me has 7 stripes he is in the background of the 1st pic! All look like they are getting along really well! Love the tank,and pics =)

Last Edit: Nov 27, 2011 21:22:37 GMT -6 by glenoweth

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AlanM Officer Posts: 502	Frontosa Colony Nov 27, 2011 22:14:11 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by AlanM on Nov 27, 2011 22:14:11 GMT -6 You're probably right. I must have lost track of what I took pictures of! Here are the two big ones rehearsing their synchronized swimming routine.
	Last Edit: Nov 27, 2011 22:23:45 GMT -6 by AlanM Alan Mayes aka decotriumph 125G - Frontosa Kigomas, Leptosomas, Buffalohead, Plecos 70G - Angelfish, Neon Tetras, Featherfin Catfish, Albino Corys, Elegans Cory 10G - Discus

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Frontosa Colony Nov 28, 2011 7:06:11 GMT -6

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Nov 27, 2011 22:14:11 GMT -6 AlanM said:

You're probably right. I must have lost track of what I took pictures of!
Here are the two big ones rehearsing their synchronized swimming routine.

Yeah there it is! you take really nice pics. love the tank.

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AlanM
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Frontosa Colony Nov 28, 2011 7:44:10 GMT -6

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Nov 28, 2011 7:06:11 GMT -6 glenoweth said:

Yeah there it is! you take really nice pics. love the tank.

Thanks. That's the rock I got from my local garden supply store. 12 cents a pound for the flagstone, 10 cents a pound for the river rock. Gravel is from Lowe's. $3.50 for a 1/2 cubic yard bag.

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70G - Angelfish, Neon Tetras, Featherfin Catfish, Albino Corys, Elegans Cory
10G - Discus

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Frontosa Colony Dec 12, 2011 18:21:21 GMT -6

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Nov 27, 2011 19:55:09 GMT -6 @ree123 said:

Do they have personalities like pets, or like Oscars are claimed to possess ?

In the last colony I raised, The alpha male would come to the top of the tank for hand feeding, he would also skim the top and allow me to pet his bump, he definetly had personality and got me hooked on these fish! They are by far my fav.

plecoman CLUB Posts: 669	Frontosa Colony Dec 13, 2011 23:49:56 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by plecoman on Dec 13, 2011 23:49:56 GMT -6 Great looking colony of Fronts!

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