{"id":4767,"date":"2026-02-17T05:00:41","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T05:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/flowerhorn-cichlid-diamond-kamfa-malau-8cm-sub-adult-male\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T05:00:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T05:00:42","slug":"flowerhorn-cichlid-diamond-kamfa-malau-8cm-sub-adult-male","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=flowerhorn-cichlid-diamond-kamfa-malau-8cm-sub-adult-male","title":{"rendered":"Flowerhorn Cichlid Diamond Kamfa Malau 8cm Sub Adult Male"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"137\">Flowerhorn Cichlid \u2013 Diamond Kamfa Malau<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"574\"><strong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"152\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"155\" \/>The <strong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"182\">Diamond Kamfa Malau<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"213\">premium hybrid strain<\/strong> that merges the <strong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"250\">hardy Kamfa line<\/strong> with the <strong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"303\">pearling brilliance of Malau bloodlines<\/strong>. This strain is named for its <strong data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"368\">diamond-like pearling patterns<\/strong> that scatter across the body, combined with the strong <strong data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"448\">Kamfa body structure<\/strong> and vibrant coloration. Collectors value this fish for its <strong data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"529\">aesthetic balance<\/strong> of strength, shimmer, and kok development.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"799\"><strong data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"587\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"590\" \/>Cross-breeding of <strong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"636\">Kamfa and Malau lineages<\/strong>, developed to achieve <strong data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"718\">full-body pearling, bold colors, and rounded kok growth<\/strong>. Selective breeding in <strong data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"777\">Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam<\/strong> refined the strain.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"804\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"820\"><strong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"818\">Feeding:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"1082\">\n<li data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"908\">\n<p data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"908\"><strong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"839\">Staple Diet:<\/strong> High-quality Flowerhorn pellets (color, kok, and growth formulas).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"983\">\n<p data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"983\"><strong data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"930\">Protein Boosts:<\/strong> Frozen krill, shrimp, bloodworms for kok and bulk.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1082\">\n<p data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1082\"><strong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1006\">Color Enhancers:<\/strong> Spirulina, astaxanthin, or carotenoid-rich foods for deeper reds\/oranges.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1087\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1106\"><strong data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1104\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1244\">\n<li data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1158\">\n<p data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1158\">Best kept <strong data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1128\">alone<\/strong> due to <strong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1155\">high aggression<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1244\">\n<p data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1244\">Possible with large armored fish in <strong data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1220\">very spacious tanks<\/strong>, but not recommended.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1249\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1398\"><strong data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1272\">Aggression Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1275\" \/><strong data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1284\">High.<\/strong> This strain is <strong data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1349\">territorial, dominant, and highly interactive<\/strong> with owners, but aggressive toward tank mates.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1403\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1523\"><strong data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1426\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1429\" \/><strong data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1458\">Intermediate to Advanced.<\/strong> Recommended for hobbyists experienced with <strong data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1520\">large cichlids<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1528\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1553\"><strong data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1551\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1703\">\n<li data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1592\">\n<p data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1592\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1590\">78\u201384\u00b0F (25\u201329\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1612\">\n<p data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1612\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1610\">7.4\u20138.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1639\">\n<p data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1639\">Hardness: <strong data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1637\">8\u201320 dGH<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1703\">\n<p data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1703\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1678\">75\u201390 gallons<\/strong> for a single specimen.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1708\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1732\"><strong data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1730\">Unique Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"2160\">\n<li data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1859\">\n<p data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1859\"><strong data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1750\">Coloration:<\/strong> Base colors range from <strong data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1806\">red, orange, or golden tones<\/strong> overlaid with <strong data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1856\">intense diamond-shaped pearling<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1941\">\n<p data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1941\"><strong data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1875\">Pearling:<\/strong> Dense, shimmering pearl patterns (full pearl effect is prized).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2021\">\n<p data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"2021\"><strong data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1959\">Head (Kok):<\/strong> Large, rounded Malau-style hump, often soft and pronounced.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2090\">\n<p data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2090\"><strong data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2033\">Body:<\/strong> Thick Kamfa body with strong fins and broad shoulders.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2160\">\n<p data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2160\"><strong data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2102\">Eyes:<\/strong> Can be <strong data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2135\">red, yellow, or white<\/strong>, depending on lineage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2165\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2433\">\u2728 The <strong data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2196\">Diamond Kamfa Malau<\/strong> is considered a <strong data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2245\">collector\u2019s grade Flowerhorn<\/strong>, combining the <strong data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2291\">powerful presence of Kamfa<\/strong> with the <strong data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2332\">ornamental sparkle of Malau<\/strong>. It is highly sought after by aquarists who value <strong data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2408\">both beauty and power<\/strong> in a centerpiece fish.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flowerhorn Cichlid \u2013 Diamond Kamfa Malau Overview:The Diamond Kamfa Malau is a premium hybrid strain that merges the hardy Kamfa line with the pearling brilliance of Malau bloodlines. This strain is named for its diamond-like pearling patterns that scatter across the body, combined with the strong Kamfa body structure and vibrant coloration. 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