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Assorted Flowerhorn Cichlid \u2013 Adult Male (Approx. 12 cm)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Flowerhorn Cichlid<\/strong> is a bold and highly ornamental freshwater cichlid prized for its vivid coloration, pronounced nuchal hump (kok), and interactive personality<\/strong>. These adult males display strong presence and make an impressive centrepiece fish for large aquariums. Assorted specimens may vary in colour, markings, and head growth.<\/p>\n

Origin<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Man-made hybrid \u2013 developed in Southeast Asia<\/p>\n

Feeding<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Omnivorous<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    High-quality Flowerhorn or cichlid pellets recommended<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Supplement with frozen foods such as bloodworms, krill, and shrimp<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Feed 1\u20132 times daily<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      Best kept alone<\/strong> or with very large, robust fish in oversized aquariums<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Not suitable for peaceful community tanks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Aggression<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        Highly aggressive and territorial<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Adult males will defend their space aggressively<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Experience Level<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Intermediate to advanced<\/p>\n

        Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          Temperature:<\/strong> 26\u201330\u00b0C (79\u201386\u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          pH:<\/strong> 6.5\u20138.0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Hardness:<\/strong> Moderate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Notes<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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            Requires strong filtration and regular water changes due to heavy waste output<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Interactive and intelligent; often recognises its keeper<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Colour, kok size, and pattern will vary between individuals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            A powerful and eye-catching aquarium showpiece, ideal for experienced aquarists seeking a bold and highly interactive cichlid.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Assorted Flowerhorn Cichlid \u2013 Adult Male (Approx. 12 cm) Overview The Flowerhorn Cichlid is a bold and highly ornamental freshwater cichlid prized for its vivid coloration, pronounced nuchal hump (kok), and interactive personality. These adult males display strong presence and make an impressive centrepiece fish for large aquariums. Assorted specimens may vary in colour, markings, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1423,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[98,89],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1427","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-flowerhorn","7":"product_cat-tropical-assorted","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"taxable","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/1427","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1423"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1427"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=1427"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=1427"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=1427"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}