{"id":4819,"date":"2026-02-17T05:04:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T05:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/flowerhorn-cichlid-royal-blue-kamfa-malau-8cm-sub-adult-male\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T05:04:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T05:04:24","slug":"flowerhorn-cichlid-royal-blue-kamfa-malau-8cm-sub-adult-male","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=flowerhorn-cichlid-royal-blue-kamfa-malau-8cm-sub-adult-male","title":{"rendered":"Flowerhorn Cichlid Royal Blue Kamfa Malau 8cm Sub Adult Male"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"160\">Flowerhorn Cichlid \u2013 Royal Blue Kamfa Malau<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"555\"><strong data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"175\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"178\" \/>The <strong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"219\">Royal Blue Kamfa Malau Flowerhorn<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"263\">stunning and rare centerpiece fish<\/strong>, prized for its <strong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"363\">deep blue and pearlescent body, large nuchal hump (kok), and intricate pearling<\/strong>. This strain combines the <strong data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"439\">robust body and genetics of the Malau lineage<\/strong> with the <strong data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"476\">ornamental Kamfa traits<\/strong>, producing a fish that is both <strong data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"552\">visually striking and highly collectible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"782\"><strong data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"568\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"571\" \/>Developed through selective breeding in <strong data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"637\">Malaysia and Indonesia<\/strong>, this hybrid merges <strong data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"707\">Kamfa ornamental traits with Malau robustness<\/strong>, emphasizing <strong data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"779\">head growth, body symmetry, and rare blue pigmentation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"787\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"803\"><strong data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"801\">Feeding:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"1097\">\n<li data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"891\">\n<p data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"891\"><strong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"822\">Staple Diet:<\/strong> Premium Flowerhorn pellets to maintain growth and color intensity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"980\">\n<p data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"980\"><strong data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"910\">Supplements:<\/strong> Krill, shrimp, and bloodworms to enhance vibrant blue and pearling.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1097\">\n<p data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1097\"><strong data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1002\">Color Boosters:<\/strong> Spirulina and carotenoid-rich foods help preserve deep body coloration and enhance pearling.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1102\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1121\"><strong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1119\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1282\">\n<li data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1181\">\n<p data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1181\">Best kept <strong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1143\">alone<\/strong> due to high territorial aggression.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1282\">\n<p data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1282\">Only compatible with tank mates in <strong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1251\">large, partitioned aquariums<\/strong> with equally robust species.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1287\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1389\"><strong data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1310\">Aggression Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1313\" \/><strong data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1327\">Very High.<\/strong> Dominant and territorial; not suitable for community tanks.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1394\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1568\"><strong data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1417\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1420\" \/><strong data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1433\">Advanced.<\/strong> Requires <strong data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1505\">stable water conditions, attentive feeding, and monitoring<\/strong> to maintain optimal coloration, kok development, and health.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1573\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1598\"><strong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1596\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1742\">\n<li data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1637\">\n<p data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1637\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1635\">78\u201384\u00b0F (25\u201329\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1657\">\n<p data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1657\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1655\">7.2\u20138.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1684\">\n<p data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1684\">Hardness: <strong data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1682\">8\u201320 dGH<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1742\">\n<p data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1742\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1720\">75 gallons<\/strong> for adult specimens<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1747\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1771\"><strong data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1769\">Unique Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"2191\">\n<li data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1858\">\n<p data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1858\"><strong data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1796\">Kok (Head Growth):<\/strong> Large, rounded, and prominent, a hallmark of Kamfa lineage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1950\">\n<p data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1950\"><strong data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1876\">Coloration:<\/strong> Deep royal blue body with pearling and subtle red or orange highlights.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2023\">\n<p data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2023\"><strong data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1967\">Body Type:<\/strong> Muscular, stocky, and symmetrical, ideal for display.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2191\">\n<p data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2191\"><strong data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2037\">Rarity:<\/strong> Highly sought after for its <strong data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2134\">rare blue pigmentation and combination of Kamfa and Malau traits<\/strong>, making it a show-quality fish for serious collectors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2196\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2404\">\u2728 The <strong data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2241\">Royal Blue Kamfa Malau Flowerhorn<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2275\">premium centerpiece fish<\/strong>, perfect for aquarists seeking a <strong data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2368\">rare, heavily pearled, and vibrantly colored Flowerhorn<\/strong> with exceptional kok development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flowerhorn Cichlid \u2013 Royal Blue Kamfa Malau Overview:The Royal Blue Kamfa Malau Flowerhorn is a stunning and rare centerpiece fish, prized for its deep blue and pearlescent body, large nuchal hump (kok), and intricate pearling. 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