Flowerhorn Cichlid

Hybrid cichlid

Minimum Tank Size

75 gal single adult

Temperature

80–86°F

PH

7.0–8.0

Adult Size

10–14+ in

Temperament 

Highly aggressive, territorial

Care Difficulty

Advanced

Diet & Feeding

Use a high-quality species-appropriate staple and supplement with suitable frozen, live, or plant foods. Feed portions the fish can consume without leaving waste.

Care Instructions

Provide stable 80–86°F water, appropriate chemistry, regular partial water changes, and enough space for the fish at its full adult size.

Flow & Filtration

Use mature biological filtration, good oxygenation, and current appropriate to the species. Keep ammonia and nitrite at zero and control nitrate with regular maintenance.

Planted Tank Suitability

Can be kept with plants when the layout and plant choices suit the species; protect vegetation from digging or grazing where necessary.

Tank Mate Compatibility

Good Tank Mates
  • Usually best kept alone

Use Caution 
  • Very Large Robust Fish

Avoid
  • Most Other Fish

Compatibility Notes

Commonly safest as a single-specimen fish; attempts at tank mates require very large systems and contingency plans.

Breeding Notes

Breeding behavior and fry care are species-specific; use a dedicated breeding setup when needed.