Flowerhorn Cichlid Care Guide
Unknown (Hybrid)
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Bioload Score
11200
AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 35.0 cm / 14.0"
- Temperature
- 25–28°C (78–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 200L (53 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous, prefers a varied diet including high-quality flakes/pellets, live/frozen foods, and vegetable matter
Community Compatibility
Due to their aggressive nature, Flowerhorn Cichlids are best kept alone or with very large, robust tank mates. Avoid keeping them with small or peaceful fish that may become targets of aggression.
Good to Know
Flowerhorn Cichlids can be highly territorial and aggressive, especially towards smaller fish or tank mates with similar body shapes.
Gender Differences
Males generally develop a pronounced nuchal hump on their forehead as they mature.
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