Frontosa Burundi Cichlid - Cyphotilapia frontosa 5-6cm
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BURUNDI FRONTOSA CICHLIDS - 5-6cm
Frontosa (Cyphotilapia frontosa, earlier named Paratilapia frontosa) is a very beautiful fish and it’s very popular among cichlid-fans. Etymology of the fish name Cyphotilapia is the following: Cypho from Greek means a “hunchback” and Tilapia when translated from the local dialect means “fish”.
The translation of the specific name frontosa from Latin means “with a big forehead”. Frontosa are perfect for experienced aquarists. Frontosa fish is large with very nice, deep and contrastive coloring.
Frontosa are the king of lake Tanganyika and are often the showpiece of the aquarium. Growing to huge lengths of 15" the Burundi frontosa is by far the most popular Tanganyika Cichlid. The Frontosa Cichlid are well-loved for their personality. With a little training and love, a frontosa will eat out of the palms of your hand. These particular Frontosa are being line breed breed right here in Australia to the highest quality.
Unlike other cichlid fish which like living in covers and rocks frontosa fish prefers to live in a big colonies along the sandy coasts of the lake.
- 1 x Burundi Frontosa 5cm
DOA Policy for Live Fish shipping
At Aquaholics, we place utmost importance on the careful shipping of live fish to ensure their safe arrival. Our commitment to quality includes taking various measures during transit. Each fish bag is infused with medical-grade oxygen and an ammonia-neutralizing solution. In colder periods, we also utilize heat packs to maintain optimal temperatures. However, we understand that unforeseen circumstances can sometimes lead to unfortunate outcomes. To provide you with peace of mind, we have implemented a Dead-on Arrival (DOA) policy that ensures you are covered in such situations.
Procedure:
- Owner's Presence: It is essential for the owner or an authorised representative to be available at the provided shipping address to receive the fish. If no one is available, the courier will leave your parcel in a safe space as all fish orders are shipped ATL.
- Shipping Address: Please provide a valid street address for shipping. Ensure the address is accurate and complete to avoid any delivery issues.
- Reporting DOA: If you receive a fish that is dead on arrival, please notify us promptly. Within 2 hours of receiving the fish, send an email to our customer support team. Include the following details in your email:
- Name: Your full name
- Order Number: The unique order number associated with your purchase
- DOA Fish Picture: Attach a clear picture of the deceased fish
Terms and Conditions:
- Timely Notification: Please make your DOA claim within 2 hours of receiving the fish. Claims submitted after this timeframe will not be eligible for compensation.
- Proper Documentation: Ensure that your email includes accurate and complete information, including your name, order number, email, and a clear picture of the deceased fish. Incomplete or inaccurate information may delay the processing of your claim.
- Verification: Our customer support team will review the provided information to verify the DOA claim. Once the claim is validated, we will proceed with the appropriate compensation.
- Compensation Options: In the event of a DOA, we offer two compensation options: a) Store Credit: You will receive a store credit equal to the value of the deceased fish, which can be used for future purchases. b) Refund: We can issue a refund for the value of the deceased fish, processed through the original payment method used for the purchase.
- Shipping Costs: Please note that shipping costs are non-refundable unless the entire order is considered a DOA.
- Conditions Apply: Our DOA policy covers only fish that are dead upon arrival. It does not apply to fish that perish after successful delivery and acclimation to their new environment.
We are committed to providing the best possible experience for our customers and ensuring the well-being of our live fish. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our DOA policy, don't hesitate to get in touch with our customer support team at [email protected] , and we will be glad to assist you.
Thank you again for allowing us on your aqaurium journey.
Jesse Elstak
Owner
- Species - Cyphotilapia Burundi
- Common Name - 6 Bar Frontosa F1
- Mature Adult Size - 15"
- Origin - Lake Tanganyika
- Diet - Omnivore
- PH Range - 7.0 -8.8
- Temperature Range 24°c - 28°c
- Water Type - Hard Alkaline
- Temperature - Tropical 24 - 28
- Breed Type - Mouth brooder
- Size - 5cm
- Sex - Unsexed
SKU | LF-BFRON5CM |
Barcode # | 642889761568 |
Brand | Live Fish |
Shipping Weight | 0.1000kg |
Shipping Width | 0.100m |
Shipping Height | 0.100m |
Shipping Length | 0.100m |