Flowerhorn Cichlid (Amphilophus festae hybrid 'Flowerhorn')

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameAmphilophus festae hybrid 'Flowerhorn'

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asFlowerhorn, Luohan, Hua Luo Han, Kamfa, Zhen Zhu

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentAggressive

DietOmnivore

Adult size14 in

Minimum tank size75 gallons

Water parametersTemp 78-86°F, pH 6.5-8.0, GH 8-25 dGH

Appearance

Showy hybrid with an exaggerated fluid-filled forehead 'kok' (hump), bold red/orange coloration, pearl spangling and 'flower' markings along the flanks.

Difficulty and care for the Flowerhorn Cichlid

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Man-made hybrid (no wild population; bred from Central American cichlids such as Amphilophus, Vieja and Cichlasoma trimaculatus stock, originating in Malaysia/Taiwan in the late 1990s)

Keeper notes

Man-made hybrid bred for its huge nuchal hump and color; extremely aggressive and territorial, almost always best kept as a single specimen. Personable 'wet pet' that interacts with its keeper.

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