Neptune’s rating:
56- AffordabilityModerate
- Aggression LevelAggressive
- Breeding AggressionHighly Aggressive
- Conservation StatusNot Evaluated
- DifficultyChallenging
- HardinessResilient
- Length20.0 - 30.0 cm
- Liters per Fish200 L
- Maintenance LevelHigh Maintenance
- pH6.0 - 8.0
- PopularityVery Popular
- RarityRare
- Minimum School Size3
- Tank HabitatSurface Dweller, Mid-tank Dweller, Bottom Dweller
- Temperature24.0 - 30.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourExtremely Territorial
- VibrancyVery Vibrant
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Flowerhorn cichlid
The Flowerhorn cichlid is a vibrant and colorful aquarium fish, renowned for its vivid hues ranging from blue, red, yellow, to pink. Originating from hybridization practices in Malaysia, Taiwan, and Thailand during the 1990s, it's not found in the wild. Characterized by its distinctive bulky body, large nuchal hump on the forehead, and elaborate patterns, the Flowerhorn is a popular and recognized species among aquarium enthusiasts.