{"id":5152,"date":"2026-02-17T05:28:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T05:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/full-pearl-1-8k-malau-flowerhorn-grade-a-12cm-male\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T05:28:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T05:28:33","slug":"full-pearl-1-8k-malau-flowerhorn-grade-a-12cm-male","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=full-pearl-1-8k-malau-flowerhorn-grade-a-12cm-male","title":{"rendered":"Full Pearl 1.8K Malau Flowerhorn Grade A 12cm Male"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"144\">Flowerhorn Cichlid \u2013 Full Pearl 1.8K Malau<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"512\"><strong data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"159\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"162\" \/>The <strong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"202\">Full Pearl 1.8K Malau Flowerhorn<\/strong> is a highly sought-after strain, celebrated for its <strong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"294\">intense red-to-pink body coloration<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"323\">densely packed pearling<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"368\">rounded Malau-style kok (head hump)<\/strong>. Its unique blend of shimmering pearls and vibrant color makes it one of the most <strong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"499\">premium and collectible Flowerhorn varieties<\/strong> available.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"693\"><strong data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"525\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"528\" \/>Selective breeding from the <strong data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"597\">Malau strain in Malaysia and Thailand<\/strong>, enhanced through careful refinement for <strong data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"670\">1.8K-grade pearling density<\/strong> and kok development.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"709\"><strong data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"707\">Feeding:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"943\">\n<li data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"786\">\n<p data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"786\"><strong data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"723\">Staple:<\/strong> Premium Flowerhorn pellets (color-enhancing &amp; high-protein).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"885\">\n<p data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"885\"><strong data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"805\">Supplements:<\/strong> Freeze-dried krill, shrimp, and bloodworms for kok growth and color vibrancy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"943\">\n<p data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"943\"><strong data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"900\">Routine:<\/strong> 2\u20133 times daily, in controlled portions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"962\"><strong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"960\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1064\">\n<li data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1019\">\n<p data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1019\">Best housed <strong data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"986\">alone<\/strong> due to territorial aggression.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1064\">\n<p data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1064\">Not recommended for community aquariums.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1161\"><strong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1081\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1084\" \/><strong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1119\">Highly aggressive and dominant.<\/strong> Designed to be a <strong data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1158\">solo display fish<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1289\"><strong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1184\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1187\" \/><strong data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1216\">Intermediate to Advanced.<\/strong> Ideal for aquarists with prior Flowerhorn or large cichlid experience.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1314\"><strong data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1312\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1438\">\n<li data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1353\">\n<p data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1353\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1351\">78\u201384\u00b0F (25\u201329\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1373\">\n<p data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1373\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1371\">7.4\u20138.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1400\">\n<p data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1400\">Hardness: <strong data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1398\">8\u201320 dGH<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1438\">\n<p data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1438\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1436\">75 gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1462\"><strong data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1460\">Unique Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1860\">\n<li data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1536\">\n<p data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1536\"><strong data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1480\">Coloration:<\/strong> Striking red-to-pink body base with intense contrast.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1622\">\n<p data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1622\"><strong data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1552\">Pearling:<\/strong> Dense, <strong data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1583\">1.8K-grade pearling<\/strong> across the body for maximum shimmer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1689\">\n<p data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1689\"><strong data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1645\">Kok Development:<\/strong> Round, prominent Malau-style nuchal hump.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1759\">\n<p data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1759\"><strong data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1707\">Body Shape:<\/strong> Compact, muscular frame with graceful fin spread.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1860\">\n<p data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1860\"><strong data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1773\">Rarity:<\/strong> A <strong data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1804\">collector\u2019s level strain<\/strong>, admired for its balance of kok, color, and pearling.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1862\" 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