{"product_id":"flowerhorn-fh002","title":"Fader Flowerhorn (Male) - FH002","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFH002 — Exact Fish Guarantee\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFH002 refers to this exact Flowerhorn. The images shown are of the exact fish you will receive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Flowerhorn Cichlid\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Flowerhorn Cichlid is one of the most distinctive ornamental freshwater fish available, famous for its enormous \u003cstrong\u003enuchal hump (kok)\u003c\/strong\u003e, vibrant colouration, pearling, and unique personality. Flowerhorns are captive-bred hybrids rather than a naturally occurring species, with different strains displaying a wide range of colours and patterns. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the strain, Flowerhorns can develop brilliant reds, oranges, yellows, blues, and metallic pearling, often combined with a dark horizontal \"flower line\" along the body. Their appearance can change considerably as they mature, making growing specimens particularly interesting to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowerhorns are intelligent, highly interactive fish that often learn to recognise their owner and may respond to movement outside the aquarium. They are also strongly territorial and are generally best kept \u003cstrong\u003ealone\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their size and aggressive nature mean they require considerably more space than most community aquarium fish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large aquarium with powerful filtration, good water movement, open swimming space, and a sturdy setup is recommended. Flowerhorns are notorious for rearranging decorations, so avoid fragile ornaments or plants that can easily be damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high-quality Flowerhorn or large-cichlid pellet should form the foundation of their diet, supplemented with appropriately sized frozen foods and occasional nutritious treats. Avoid excessive feeding in an attempt to artificially accelerate growth or kok development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith their extraordinary appearance, intelligence, and personality, Flowerhorns are a specialist fish best suited to aquarists prepared to dedicate an aquarium specifically to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAmphilophus\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowerhorn Cichlid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captive-bred hybrid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 25–30 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly territorial \/ Aggressive\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 Litres\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–30°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate to Advanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10+ Years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated Flowerhorn aquariums and specialist large-cichlid setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Flowerhorns aggressive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Flowerhorns are highly territorial and can seriously injure or kill other fish. They are generally best kept individually. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big do Flowerhorns get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost mature Flowerhorns reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e25–30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on genetics, strain, diet, and husbandry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the hump on a Flowerhorn's head?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large forehead structure is called the \u003cstrong\u003enuchal hump\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003ekok\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is one of the defining features of Flowerhorns and can vary significantly between individual fish and strains. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Flowerhorns live with plants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can be difficult to keep with plants because they frequently dig, move substrate, and damage decorations. A bare-bottom or simply decorated aquarium is often much easier to maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Flowerhorns eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quality large-cichlid or Flowerhorn pellet should form the staple diet. Frozen foods can be offered as variety, but excessive feeding should be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them in a community aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlowerhorns are highly territorial. A dedicated aquarium is generally the safest option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing a tank that is too small\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese fish become large and produce significant waste. Adequate swimming space and filtration are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeak filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlowerhorns are messy eaters and heavy waste producers. Oversized biological and mechanical filtration is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverfeeding to increase the kok\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenetics play a major role in kok development. Excessive feeding can lead to obesity and poor water quality rather than a better fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing fragile decorations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlowerhorns dig and move objects. 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