{"id":4866,"date":"2026-02-17T05:25:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T05:25:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/flowerhorn-cichlid-vietnamese-blue-8cm-sub-adult-male\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T05:25:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T05:25:20","slug":"flowerhorn-cichlid-vietnamese-blue-8cm-sub-adult-male","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=flowerhorn-cichlid-vietnamese-blue-8cm-sub-adult-male","title":{"rendered":"Flowerhorn Cichlid Vietnamese Blue 8cm Sub Adult Male"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"123\">Flowerhorn Cichlid \u2013 Vietnamese Blue<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"625\"><strong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"138\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"141\" \/>The <strong data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"175\">Vietnamese Blue Flowerhorn<\/strong> is a selectively bred strain from Vietnam, developed to showcase <strong data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"314\">metallic blue coloration, strong pearling, and a bold kok (head hump)<\/strong>. Unlike red-dominant Flowerhorns, this variety emphasizes shimmering <strong data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"423\">aqua, turquoise, and sapphire tones<\/strong>, often contrasted with lighter body markings and clean pearling. It\u2019s a <strong data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"523\">rare and premium strain<\/strong>, highly prized by enthusiasts for its unusual coloration and balance between beauty and aggression.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"789\"><strong data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"638\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"641\" \/>Originated in <strong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"666\">Vietnam<\/strong>, from crossbreeding between <strong data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"729\">Zhen Zhu Pearl and Kamfa lines<\/strong>, with selective enhancement of blue and turquoise traits.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"805\"><strong data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"803\">Feeding:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"1068\">\n<li data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"884\">\n<p data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"884\"><strong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"819\">Staple:<\/strong> High-quality Flowerhorn pellets for kok growth and coloration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"1007\">\n<p data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"1007\"><strong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"903\">Supplements:<\/strong> Spirulina-based foods to enhance blue\/green tones, shrimp, krill, and bloodworms for added nutrition.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1068\">\n<p data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1068\"><strong data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1022\">Routine:<\/strong> Feed <strong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1047\">2\u20133 times daily<\/strong> in small portions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1087\"><strong data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1085\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1219\">\n<li data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1112\">\n<p data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1112\"><strong data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1110\">Best kept alone.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1219\">\n<p data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1219\">Can be kept with other Flowerhorns or large aggressive cichlids only in <strong data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1216\">very large, divided tanks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1320\"><strong data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1236\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1239\" \/>Highly <strong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1276\">territorial and aggressive<\/strong>, consistent with most Flowerhorn strains.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1430\"><strong data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1343\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1346\" \/><strong data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1375\">Intermediate to Advanced.<\/strong> Requires experience with large, aggressive cichlids.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1455\"><strong data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1453\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1597\">\n<li data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1494\">\n<p data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1494\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1492\">78\u201384\u00b0F (25\u201329\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1514\">\n<p data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1514\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1512\">7.4\u20138.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1541\">\n<p data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1541\">Hardness: <strong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1539\">8\u201320 dGH<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1597\">\n<p data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1597\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1577\">75 gallons<\/strong> (single specimen)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1621\"><strong data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1619\">Unique Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"2061\">\n<li data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1743\">\n<p data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1743\"><strong data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1639\">Coloration:<\/strong> Striking metallic <strong 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Unlike red-dominant Flowerhorns, this variety emphasizes shimmering aqua, turquoise, and sapphire tones, often contrasted with lighter body markings and clean pearling. 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