{"id":4813,"date":"2026-02-17T05:04:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T05:04:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/flowerhorn-cichlid-red-dragon-8cm-sub-adult-male\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T05:04:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T05:04:19","slug":"flowerhorn-cichlid-red-dragon-8cm-sub-adult-male","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=flowerhorn-cichlid-red-dragon-8cm-sub-adult-male","title":{"rendered":"Flowerhorn Cichlid Red Dragon 8cm Sub Adult Male"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"136\">Flowerhorn Cichlid \u2013 Red Dragon<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"489\"><strong data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"151\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"154\" \/>The <strong data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"183\">Red Dragon Flowerhorn<\/strong> is a striking centerpiece fish, admired for its <strong data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"305\">vivid red coloration, prominent nuchal hump (kok), and dense pearling<\/strong>. Known for its <strong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"377\">robust body, symmetrical shape, and bold personality<\/strong>, this Flowerhorn is ideal for collectors seeking a <strong data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"454\">show-quality specimen<\/strong> that combines beauty with vigor.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"695\"><strong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"502\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"505\" \/>Bred in <strong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"546\">Malaysia, Thailand, and China<\/strong>, the Red Dragon is a <strong data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"616\">selective hybrid of Kamfa and Malau lineages<\/strong>, emphasizing <strong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"692\">intense coloration, head growth, and strong body structure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"700\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"716\"><strong data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"714\">Feeding:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"987\">\n<li data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"796\">\n<p data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"796\"><strong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"735\">Staple Diet:<\/strong> High-quality Flowerhorn pellets for coloration and growth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"888\">\n<p data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"888\"><strong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"815\">Supplements:<\/strong> Shrimp, krill, and bloodworms to maintain vibrant red and orange hues.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"987\">\n<p data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"987\"><strong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"910\">Color Boosters:<\/strong> Spirulina and carotenoid-rich foods enhance pearling and overall vibrancy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"992\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1011\"><strong data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1009\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1148\">\n<li data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1075\">\n<p data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1075\">Best kept <strong data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1033\">alone<\/strong> due to <strong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1072\">highly territorial behavior<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1148\">\n<p data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1148\">Only compatible with tank mates in <strong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1145\">large, partitioned aquariums<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1153\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1281\"><strong data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1176\">Aggression Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1179\" \/><strong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1193\">Very High.<\/strong> Red Dragons are dominant and territorial, making them unsuitable for community tanks.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1286\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1457\"><strong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1309\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1312\" \/><strong data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1325\">Advanced.<\/strong> Requires attentive care, stable water conditions, and high-quality nutrition to maintain peak health, color, and kok development.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1462\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1487\"><strong data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1485\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1622\">\n<li data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1526\">\n<p data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1526\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1524\">78\u201384\u00b0F (25\u201329\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1546\">\n<p data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1546\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1544\">7.0\u20138.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1573\">\n<p data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1573\">Hardness: <strong data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1571\">8\u201320 dGH<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1622\">\n<p data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1622\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1609\">75 gallons<\/strong> for adults<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1627\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1651\"><strong data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1649\">Unique Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"2084\">\n<li data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1755\">\n<p data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1755\"><strong data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1676\">Kok (Head Growth):<\/strong> Well-developed and rounded, giving the fish a dramatic show-quality profile.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1844\">\n<p data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1844\"><strong data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1773\">Coloration:<\/strong> Intense red base with vibrant pearling and subtle orange highlights.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1938\">\n<p data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1938\"><strong data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1861\">Body Type:<\/strong> Muscular, stocky, and symmetrical, enhancing its presence in the aquarium.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"2084\">\n<p data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"2084\"><strong data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1952\">Rarity:<\/strong> A highly prized strain due to its <strong data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2049\">balanced pearling, vivid red coloration, and prominent kok<\/strong>, making it a collector favorite.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2089\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2285\">\u2728 The <strong data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2122\">Red Dragon Flowerhorn<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2156\">premium centerpiece fish<\/strong>, perfect for serious aquarists seeking a <strong data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2282\">vivid, heavily pearled Flowerhorn with strong genetics and show-quality features<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flowerhorn Cichlid \u2013 Red Dragon Overview:The Red Dragon Flowerhorn is a striking centerpiece fish, admired for its vivid red coloration, prominent nuchal hump (kok), and dense pearling. Known for its robust body, symmetrical shape, and bold personality, this Flowerhorn is ideal for collectors seeking a show-quality specimen that combines beauty with vigor. 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