What fish can go with a Flowerhorn?
Now, here are some of our favorite fish to pair with the flowerhorn.
- Oscars (Astronotus ocellatus)
- Arowana (Osteoglossum bicirrhosum)
- Midas Cichlid (Amphilophus citrinellus)
- Firemouth Cichlid (Thorichthys meeki)
- Parrot Cichlid (hybrid)
- Blue Acara (Andinoacara pulcher)
- Green Terror Cichlid (Andinoacara rivulatus)
Are Flowerhorn cichlids aggressive?
Flowerhorns act aggressive toward fish that are smaller than 10 inches. These fish will surely not survive if put in the same aquarium, especially if they are peaceful in nature. A rule of thumb is to match the aggression and size of the Flowerhorn.
How big does a Flowerhorn fish get?
12”
How big do Flowerhorn cichlids grow? Male flowerhorn cichlids can and do grow to 12” in length and are large, stocky fish. Females are smaller. There are short body varieties called Balloon or Bonsai flowerhorns, and these grow to around 6” total length.
Are Flowerhorn fish smart?
There are many other cichlid species who are more consistent in behavior and appearance who are just as smart and cost less. Flowerhorns are hybrids made from crossing Cichlids. Most cichlids are pretty intelligent, so Flowerhorns are pretty much like other cichlid.
How long flowerhorn fish live?
10–12 years
Flowerhorn cichlids have a lifespan of 10–12 years. They are usually kept at a water temperature of 80–85 °F, and a pH of 7.4–8.0. They require a tank of a minimum of 40 gallons, with 75 gallons optimal. A breeding pair may require a tank of 150 gallons or more, depending on size.
Are flowerhorns hard to keep?
Flowerhorn Cichlids can be kept together but their aggressive nature makes keeping them together difficult. It is not impossible but you would need to ensure that there is enough free space for every individual (150+ gallons) and they all get enough food so they would not have something to fight over.
Do flowerhorn recognize their owners?
Some Fish Can Recognize Their Owners They need their big brains and excellent eyesight to hide from and outsmart their prey. Other fish that are infamous for being social towards their owners include Maroon Clownfish, Pufferfish, Peacock Bass, Flowerhorns, Giant Gouramis, and Arowanas, to name a few.
What is special about flowerhorn fish?
Flowerhorn cichlids are ornamental aquarium fish noted for their vivid colors and the distinctively shaped heads for which they are named. Their head protuberance, or etc, is formally termed a nuchal hump. Like blood parrot cichlids, they are man-made hybrids that exist in the wild only because of their release.