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Flowerhorn

Hybrid (Amphilophus and Vieja crosses)

Also known as flower horn, kamfa, srd, thai silk, zhen zhu, 罗汉鱼, 花罗汉, louhan

Hybrid cichlid bred for the forehead hump (kok), pearling and the black 'flower' marks along the side. Sold by strain: Zhen Zhu, Kamfa, SRD, Thai Silk.

Care at a glance

Care level

Moderate

Temperament

Aggressive

Adult size

30 cm

Temperature

26 to 30 °C

pH

7 to 8

Smallest tank

300 litres

Keep as

Alone

Diet

Carnivore: colour and hump pellets, prawn

Swims

Middle of the tank

Lifespan

10 years

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

Malaysia, Taiwan (man-made hybrid)

Breeding

Bred like other large cichlids; pairs are aggressive, so use a divider.

Good to know

Releasing them into the wild is harmful and banned in many countries.