Flowerhorn Cichlid Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Flowerhorn Cichlid in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (280 liters) for a single adult
• Compatibility: Highly aggressive and territorial. Best kept as a solitary specimen. If attempting tank mates, they must be large, robust, and equally aggressive cichlids (e.g., certain large South American or Central American cichlids) in a very large aquarium with ample hiding spots and visual barriers. Compatibility is often unsuccessful.
• Special requirements: Requires a spacious aquarium with strong filtration due to their messy eating habits and large bioload. Substrate should be fine gravel or sand. Provide large, smooth rocks and driftwood for decoration and territorial markers, ensuring they are stable as Flowerhorns are known to rearrange tank decor. Excellent water quality is paramount. They are highly intelligent and can recognize their owners, often interacting with them. A varied diet is crucial for optimal health and color.

Water parameters

Temperature

26-30°C (79-86°F)

pH level

6.5-7.8

Hardness

6-20 dGH

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