Cichlid

Flowerhorn Cichlid

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....

Height (male)

30–40 cm

Weight (male)

0.5–1 kg

Lifespan

10–12 years

Grooming

Moderate — good filtration

Exercise

Requires spacious tank — minimum 300 litres

Origin

Malaysia / Taiwan (human-made hybrid)

Coat Type

Vivid colours with distinctive head hump

Size

Medium

Temperament

Aggressive, territorial, intelligent, interactive, hardy

Exercise & Care

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

Health & Considerations

Known health issues

Hole-in-the-head disease, digestive issues, aggression injuries, poor water quality

Origin

Malaysia / Taiwan (human-made hybrid)

Size category

Medium

About the Flowerhorn Cichlid

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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