{"id":4852,"date":"2026-02-17T05:24:57","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T05:24:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/flowerhorn-cichlid-super-red-magma-8cm-sub-adult-male\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T05:24:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T05:24:58","slug":"flowerhorn-cichlid-super-red-magma-8cm-sub-adult-male","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=flowerhorn-cichlid-super-red-magma-8cm-sub-adult-male","title":{"rendered":"Flowerhorn Cichlid Super Red Magma 8cm Sub Adult Male"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"141\">Flowerhorn Cichlid \u2013 Super Red Magma (SRM)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"546\"><strong data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"156\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"159\" \/>The <strong data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"188\">Super Red Magma (SRM)<\/strong> is a fiery strain of Flowerhorn bred for its <strong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"261\">lava-like red intensity<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"293\">dense pearling patterns<\/strong>. Compared to the <strong data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"337\">Super Red Dragon (SRD)<\/strong>, the Magma line often shows <strong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"401\">more complex pearl distribution<\/strong>, giving it a \u201cmolten magma\u201d appearance. It is prized for its <strong data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"484\">dramatic contrast<\/strong> between glowing red coloration and heavy metallic pearling.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"738\"><strong data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"559\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"562\" \/>Developed in <strong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"600\">Thailand and Malaysia<\/strong>, the SRM came from selective breeding of <strong data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"668\">Super Red Dragon lines<\/strong>, with emphasis on <strong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"713\">thicker pearl patterns<\/strong> and deeper coloration.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"743\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"759\"><strong data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"757\">Feeding:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"1019\">\n<li data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"845\">\n<p data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"845\"><strong data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"778\">Staple Diet:<\/strong> High-quality Flowerhorn pellets (growth + kok + color enhancer).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"926\">\n<p data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"926\"><strong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"861\">Boosters:<\/strong> Freeze-dried shrimp, krill, and bloodworms for red saturation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1019\">\n<p data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1019\"><strong data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"945\">Supplements:<\/strong> Spirulina-based and carotenoid-rich foods to maintain the \u201cmagma glow.\u201d<\/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=\"1171\">\n<li data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1094\">\n<p data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1094\">Best kept <strong data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1064\">solo<\/strong> due to <strong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1091\">high aggression<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1171\">\n<p data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1171\">Only possible with robust dither fish or in <strong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1168\">large partitioned tanks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1176\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1300\"><strong data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1199\">Aggression Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1202\" \/><strong data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1216\">Very High.<\/strong> SRM are highly territorial and interact aggressively with reflections or keepers.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1305\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1423\"><strong data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1328\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1331\" \/><strong data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1360\">Intermediate to Advanced.<\/strong> Needs careful care, proper diet, and stable tank conditions.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1428\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1453\"><strong data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1451\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1597\">\n<li data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1492\">\n<p data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1492\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1490\">78\u201384\u00b0F (25\u201329\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1512\">\n<p data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1512\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1510\">7.2\u20138.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1539\">\n<p data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1539\">Hardness: <strong data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1537\">8\u201320 dGH<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1597\">\n<p data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1597\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1579\">75\u2013100 gallons<\/strong> per adult fish.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1602\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1626\"><strong data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1624\">Unique Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"2104\">\n<li data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1726\">\n<p data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1726\"><strong data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1644\">Coloration:<\/strong> Fiery <strong data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1668\">lava-red body<\/strong> with gradients from deep crimson to glowing orange-red.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1836\">\n<p data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1836\"><strong data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1742\">Pearling:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1772\">Dense, scattered pearling<\/strong> resembling molten lava cracks \u2014 more dramatic than SRD lines.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1921\">\n<p data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1921\"><strong data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1854\">Head (Kok):<\/strong> Prominent, rounded kok with strong genetic potential for growth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"2013\">\n<p data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"2013\"><strong data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1939\">Body Shape:<\/strong> Thick, muscular build with wide shoulders and flowing dorsal\/anal fins.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2104\">\n<p data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2104\"><strong data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2027\">Rarity:<\/strong> Less common than the SRD, making it <strong data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2101\">highly desirable among collectors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2109\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2390\">\u2728 The <strong data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2136\">Super Red Magma<\/strong> is often considered the <strong data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2203\">\u201clava version\u201d of the Super Red Dragon<\/strong>, with <strong data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2246\">heavier pearling and fiery tones<\/strong>. It is a <strong data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2283\">show-quality Flowerhorn<\/strong> favored in competitions and by collectors who want a fish with both <strong data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2387\">intensity and dramatic contrast<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flowerhorn Cichlid \u2013 Super Red Magma (SRM) Overview:The Super Red Magma (SRM) is a fiery strain of Flowerhorn bred for its lava-like red intensity and dense pearling patterns. Compared to the Super Red Dragon (SRD), the Magma line often shows more complex pearl distribution, giving it a \u201cmolten magma\u201d appearance. 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