🐟 Flowerhorn Cichlid (Hybrid Cichlid)
🐟 Flowerhorn Cichlid (Hybrid Cichlid)
Hybrid Cichlid • Aggressive Show Fish • Solitary Display • Freshwater Ornamental
📋 The Flowerhorn Cichlid is a highly distinctive hybrid cichlid selectively bred for its pronounced nuchal hump (kok), intense coloration, and bold personality.
In aquariums, it functions as a Solo Showpiece Fish, making it best suited for single-specimen display tanks.
Its interactive behavior, intelligence, and dramatic appearance have made it one of the most recognizable ornamental cichlids worldwide.
With proper space and filtration, it thrives as a High-Impact Feature Fish in large freshwater aquariums.
💡 Highlights
✨ Prominent Nuchal Hump (Kok): Signature feature of premium Flowerhorns
🐟 Bold Interactive Personality: Recognizes keepers and responds to movement
🧠 Highly Intelligent Cichlid: Displays strong territorial behavior
🌊 Hardy Hybrid Fish: Tolerant of a range of water parameters
🏠 Ultimate Showpiece Fish: Best kept as a single specimen
🧾 A Quick Look at the Flowerhorn Cichlid
📛 Common Name: Flowerhorn Cichlid
🔬 Scientific Name: Hybrid Cichlid
👨👩👧 Family: Cichlidae
🌍 Origin: Captive-bred hybrid
📏 Max Size: 30–40 cm (≈ 12–16″)
💧 pH Range: 6.5–8.0
🌡️ Temperature Range: 26–30 °C (≈ 79–86 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Intermediate–Advanced
💖 Temperament: Aggressive / Highly Territorial
🌿 Planted Tank Safe: ❌
🏠 Min Tank Size: 280 L (≈ 75 gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Mid–Bottom
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌
⏳ Lifespan: 8–12 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore
🐣 Reproduction: Egg layer

















