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Flowerhorn Cichlid
Flowerhorn (hybrid)
Intermediate Aggressive fish freshwater
About
Man-made hybrid cichlid (Amphilophus spp.) valued for its colorful nuchal hump. No valid scientific name.
Water Parameters
Temperature
76 - 86 °F
Ideal: 80 - 86 °F
pH
6.5 - 8
GH (Hardness)
5 - 20 dGH
Quick Facts
Max Size
12"
Min Tank Size
75 gallons
Diet
omnivore
Swimming Zone
middle
Bioload
high
Category
cichlid