{"id":5213,"date":"2026-02-17T05:29:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T05:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/full-pearl-super-red-star-flowerhorn-grade-a-12cm-male\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T05:29:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T05:29:27","slug":"full-pearl-super-red-star-flowerhorn-grade-a-12cm-male","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=full-pearl-super-red-star-flowerhorn-grade-a-12cm-male","title":{"rendered":"Full Pearl Super Red Star Flowerhorn Grade A 12cm Male"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"148\">Flowerhorn Cichlid \u2013 Full Pearl Super Red Star<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"629\"><strong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"163\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"166\" \/>The <strong data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"210\">Full Pearl Super Red Star Flowerhorn<\/strong> is a striking and highly sought-after modern strain, celebrated for its <strong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"359\">intense crimson body coloration combined with dense, glittering pearling<\/strong> that covers nearly the entire body and fins. The \u201cSuper Red\u201d signifies its <strong data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"460\">deep red pigmentation<\/strong>, while \u201cFull Pearl\u201d refers to the heavy metallic scaling. This variety is a <strong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"564\">show-quality Flowerhorn<\/strong>, bred to impress both casual hobbyists and serious collectors.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"817\"><strong data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"642\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"645\" \/>Selective crossbreeding of <strong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"700\">Zhen Zhu (Pearl) lineage<\/strong> with red-enhanced Flowerhorn strains in <strong data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"766\">Thailand and Malaysia<\/strong>, resulting in superior pearling and vivid color.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"833\"><strong data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"831\">Feeding:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"1156\">\n<li data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"937\">\n<p data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"937\"><strong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"853\">Primary diet:<\/strong> High-quality Flowerhorn pellets designed for <strong data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"934\">kok growth, color, and pearling<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1027\">\n<p data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1027\"><strong data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"956\">Supplements:<\/strong> Frozen krill, bloodworms, and shrimp to enhance color and condition.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1156\">\n<p data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1156\"><strong data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1046\">Feeding tip:<\/strong> Avoid overfeeding; their dense pearling and reds develop best with <strong data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1153\">controlled portions 2\u20133 times daily<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1315\"><strong data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1173\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1176\" \/>Best housed <strong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1197\">alone<\/strong>. If kept with others, only pair with <strong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1276\">equally aggressive and large cichlids<\/strong>, and always in a very spacious tank.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1460\"><strong data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1332\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1335\" \/><strong data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1371\">Very aggressive and territorial.<\/strong> This strain exhibits the typical dominance of Flowerhorns, often attacking tank mates.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1636\"><strong data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1483\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1486\" \/><strong data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1515\">Intermediate to Advanced.<\/strong> Requires large tank space, excellent filtration, and routine maintenance to sustain its vibrant appearance and health.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1661\"><strong data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1659\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1805\">\n<li data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1700\">\n<p data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1700\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1698\">78\u201384\u00b0F (25\u201329\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1720\">\n<p data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1720\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1718\">7.4\u20138.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1747\">\n<p data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1747\">Hardness: <strong data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1745\">8\u201320 dGH<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1805\">\n<p data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1805\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1784\">75+ gallons<\/strong> for a single adult<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1829\"><strong data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1827\">Unique Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"2204\">\n<li data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1927\">\n<p data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1927\"><strong data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1850\">Full pearling:<\/strong> Dense, metallic scales covering the body, fins, and even parts of the kok.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"2023\">\n<p data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"2023\"><strong data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1957\">Super red pigmentation:<\/strong> Vivid, deep red body coloration, highly prized in competitions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2115\">\n<p data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2115\"><strong data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2044\">Prominent kok:<\/strong> Large, rounded head hump (nuchal hump) often enhanced with pearling.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2204\">\n<p data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2204\"><strong data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2140\">Show-grade appeal:<\/strong> Bred specifically for <strong data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2201\">display tanks and Flowerhorn shows<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2473\">The <strong data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2250\">Full Pearl Super Red Star Flowerhorn<\/strong> combines the <strong data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2307\">legendary pearling of Zhen Zhu ancestry<\/strong> with enhanced red genetics, making it one of the most <strong data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2409\">visually stunning and desirable Flowerhorns<\/strong> available. 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