Overview:<\/strong> Origin:<\/strong> Feeding:<\/strong><\/p>\n Staple Diet:<\/strong> High-quality Flowerhorn pellets for growth and coloration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Supplements:<\/strong> Live or frozen krill, shrimp, and bloodworms to enhance red pigmentation and overall health.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Color Boost:<\/strong> Spirulina or carotenoid-rich foods keep colors vivid and pearling subtle but luminous.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Tank Mates:<\/strong><\/p>\n Best kept alone<\/strong> due to high territorial aggression.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Only possible tank mates are in very large, partitioned systems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Aggression Level:<\/strong> Experience Level:<\/strong> Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n Temperature: 78\u201384\u00b0F (25\u201329\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n pH: 7.0\u20138.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Hardness: 8\u201320 dGH<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Minimum Tank Size: 75\u2013100 gallons<\/strong> per adult<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Unique Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n Kok (Head Growth):<\/strong> Extremely pronounced and well-rounded.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Coloration:<\/strong> Rich red base with subtle pearling along the flanks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Body Type:<\/strong> Muscular, stocky frame with strong presence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Rarity:<\/strong> Highly prized due to consistent Malau lineage genetics and show-quality kok<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \u2728 The Super 1.8K Malau Flowerhorn<\/strong> is a premium collector\u2019s fish, combining dramatic kok growth, vivid red coloration, and solid build<\/strong>, making it a true centerpiece for Flowerhorn enthusiasts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Flowerhorn Cichlid \u2013 Super 1.8K Malau Overview:The Super 1.8K Malau is a premium Flowerhorn strain prized for its exceptional kok (nuchal hump), vibrant coloration, and robust body structure. Named for its heavy head growth and superior genetics, this Malau variant showcases a solid, deep red base color with subtle pearling, making it a standout centerpiece […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4830,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[98],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-4831","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-flowerhorn","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"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\/4831","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\/4830"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4831"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=4831"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=4831"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=4831"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
The Super 1.8K Malau<\/strong> is a premium Flowerhorn strain prized for its exceptional kok (nuchal hump), vibrant coloration, and robust body structure<\/strong>. Named for its heavy head growth and superior genetics<\/strong>, this Malau variant showcases a solid, deep red base color with subtle pearling<\/strong>, making it a standout centerpiece fish for serious collectors.<\/p>\n
Bred in Malaysia and Indonesia<\/strong>, the Super 1.8K Malau originates from selective Kamfa-type and Malau lineage crossbreeding<\/strong>, emphasizing kok size, body mass, and color intensity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
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Very High.<\/strong> Dominant and territorial, ideal as a solo show fish.<\/p>\n
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Advanced.<\/strong> Requires careful diet, excellent filtration, and stable water parameters to maintain peak health and coloration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
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