The Flowerhorn Cichlid is a man-made hybrid famous for its large, colourful nuchal hump. Highly interactive and aggressive, they form strong bonds with owners while being hostile to other fish....
30–40 cm
0.5–1 kg
10–12 years
Moderate — good filtration
Requires spacious tank — minimum 300 litres
Malaysia / Taiwan (human-made hybrid)
Vivid colours with distinctive head hump
Medium
Aggressive, territorial, intelligent, interactive, hardy
Exercise: Requires spacious tank — minimum 300 litres. Active swimmers needing territory space.
Grooming: Moderate — good filtration. Regular water changes. Minimal sturdy decorations.
Coat: Vivid colours with distinctive head hump
Known health issues
Hole-in-the-head disease, digestive issues, aggression injuries, poor water quality
Origin
Malaysia / Taiwan (human-made hybrid)
Size category
Medium
The Flowerhorn Cichlid is a man-made hybrid famous for its large, colourful nuchal hump. Highly interactive and aggressive, they form strong bonds with owners while being hostile to other fish.
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