{"id":4785,"date":"2026-02-17T05:00:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T05:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/flowerhorn-cichlid-kamfa-malau-short-body-8cm-sub-adult-male\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T05:00:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T05:00:56","slug":"flowerhorn-cichlid-kamfa-malau-short-body-8cm-sub-adult-male","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=flowerhorn-cichlid-kamfa-malau-short-body-8cm-sub-adult-male","title":{"rendered":"Flowerhorn Cichlid Kamfa Malau Short Body 8cm Sub Adult Male"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"160\">Flowerhorn Cichlid \u2013 Kamfa Malau Short Body<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"509\"><strong data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"175\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"178\" \/>The <strong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"219\">Kamfa Malau Short Body Flowerhorn<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"252\">premium ornamental fish<\/strong> known for its <strong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"352\">compact, muscular body, pronounced nuchal hump (kok), and vivid pearling patterns<\/strong>. This strain combines the <strong data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"432\">Kamfa\u2019s ornamental elegance with Malau robustness<\/strong>, resulting in a fish that is both <strong data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"506\">eye-catching and highly collectible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"727\"><strong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"522\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"525\" \/>Developed through selective breeding in <strong data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"591\">Malaysia and Indonesia<\/strong>, this short-bodied Kamfa Malau emphasizes <strong data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"678\">body symmetry, head growth, and pearling<\/strong>, producing a unique and rare centerpiece fish.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"732\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"748\"><strong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"746\">Feeding:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"1019\">\n<li data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"835\">\n<p data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"835\"><strong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"767\">Staple Diet:<\/strong> High-quality Flowerhorn pellets for growth and color enhancement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"911\">\n<p data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"911\"><strong data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"854\">Supplements:<\/strong> Shrimp, krill, and bloodworms to intensify coloration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"1019\">\n<p data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1019\"><strong data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"933\">Color Boosters:<\/strong> Spirulina and carotenoid-rich foods help maintain vibrant pearling and overall hue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1024\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1043\"><strong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1041\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1178\">\n<li data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1098\">\n<p data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1098\">Best kept <strong data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1065\">alone<\/strong> due to territorial aggression.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1178\">\n<p data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1178\">Only compatible with robust tank mates in <strong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1175\">large, partitioned aquariums<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1183\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1283\"><strong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1206\">Aggression Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1209\" \/><strong data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1223\">Very High.<\/strong> Dominant and territorial; unsuitable for community tanks.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1288\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1470\"><strong data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1311\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1314\" \/><strong data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1327\">Advanced.<\/strong> Requires careful monitoring of water quality, consistent feeding, and stable conditions to maintain <strong data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1467\">peak kok development and coloration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1475\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1500\"><strong data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1498\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1644\">\n<li data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1539\">\n<p data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1539\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1537\">78\u201384\u00b0F (25\u201329\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1559\">\n<p data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1559\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1557\">7.2\u20138.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1586\">\n<p data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1586\">Hardness: <strong data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1584\">8\u201320 dGH<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1644\">\n<p data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1644\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1622\">75 gallons<\/strong> for adult specimens<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1649\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1673\"><strong data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1671\">Unique Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"2053\">\n<li data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1764\">\n<p data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1764\"><strong data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1698\">Kok (Head Growth):<\/strong> Large, rounded, and symmetrical, prominent on the compact body.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1851\">\n<p data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1851\"><strong data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1781\">Body Type:<\/strong> Short, stocky, and muscular, making it a standout centerpiece fish.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1939\">\n<p data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1939\"><strong data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1869\">Coloration:<\/strong> Intense pearling with vibrant red, orange, and metallic highlights.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2053\">\n<p data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2053\"><strong data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1953\">Rarity:<\/strong> Highly prized by collectors for its <strong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2050\">compact, show-quality body and Kamfa-Malau hybrid traits<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2058\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2238\">\u2728 The <strong data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2103\">Kamfa Malau Short Body Flowerhorn<\/strong> is perfect for aquarists seeking a <strong data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2235\">dramatic, heavily pearled centerpiece fish with exceptional kok and compact body proportions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flowerhorn Cichlid \u2013 Kamfa Malau Short Body Overview:The Kamfa Malau Short Body Flowerhorn is a premium ornamental fish known for its compact, muscular body, pronounced nuchal hump (kok), and vivid pearling patterns. This strain combines the Kamfa\u2019s ornamental elegance with Malau robustness, resulting in a fish that is both eye-catching and highly collectible. 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