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Post mo diri how you groom your flowerhorn pet or how you care your flowerhorn fish....

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Gudam, libog jud au ko kng usa on pag identify fh male or female. Plano ko buy ug pair.. Hehehe...

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Kung naa mo fh male and female pwede inyo post diri. Arn kakita ko ug klaro jud na male and female.. Ty

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Gudam, nana sad ko new fh. Post nya pics niya.. Juvy pa pro murag ok ni.

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Tank size- standard 3ft. Or 30 gal. To give ur fh lots of space to swim. Water temp.- 25 - 30 degrees water heater can help. Feeding fh- 2 to 3 tyms aday. Need high protein. Water change- 30% 1 or 2 weeks. Light alkaline water is also important to keep our fh healthy. Avoid sudden condition change of temp. Coz' it can stress ur fh. can make fh more sensible to sickness like bacteria attack. Filtration system- is also important coz' fh produce a lot of refuses that end increasing nitrite. Take also a look to the strong water current it can give stress to ur fh.anyway it is also important that slow movement of you tank water is present coz' it oxygenates the water. Pump mode can help... Add mo more info how to make our flowerhorn fish happy...... Hapi koksters.....

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this is my TGS flowerhorn.

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Gudam happy new year... Kokers

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Origin

Flowerhorn breeding dates from 1993.[1] Malaysians admired fishes with protruding heads, known as Karoi or "warships," found in the western part of the nation. The slightly protruding forehead and long tail of these fish were prized in Taiwanese society as bringing luck in geomancy. By 1994, red devil cichlids (typically Amphilophus labiatus) and trimac cichlids (Amphilophus trimaculatus) had been imported from central America to Malaysia and the hybrid blood parrot cichlid had been imported from Taiwan to Malaysia and bred these fish together, marking the birth of the flowerhorn.[dubious – discuss]
In 1995, the blood parrots were further crossbred with the Human Face Red God of Fortune, which produced a new breed called the Five-Colors God of Fortune.[1] With its beautiful colors, this fish quickly became popular. Selective breeding continued through 1998, when the Seven-Colors Blue Fiery Mouth (also known as Greenish Gold Tiger) was imported from Central America, and crossbred with the Jin Gang Blood Parrot from Taiwan.This crossbreeding led to the first generation of Hua Luo Han flowerhorn hybrids, which were then followed by subsequent flowerhorn introductions.
Arrival in the West
When flowerhorns were first imported to the United States, there were only two breeds of these fish for distribution, flowerhorn and golden base.[1] Flowerhorns came in two varieties, those with pearls (silver-white spots on the skin) and those without. Golden bases also had two varieties, those that faded and those that did not. Among the flowerhorns, the ones without pearls were quickly overtaken in popularity by those with pearls, becoming pearl scale flowerhorns, or Zhen Zhu. With the golden bases, the unfaded ones developed an attractive golden skin in place of what had been the flowerhorn’s grey skin.
As of 1999, there were four strains of flowerhorn available in the American market: regular flowerhorns, pearl scale flowerhorns, golden flowerhorns, and faders.[1] Commercial breeders proliferated, and fish were selected for appearance with little regard for terminology.[1] Consequently, names became confusing and parentage became difficult to track.
Around 2000–2001, the Kamfa variety appeared. These were hybrids of any type of flowerhorn crossed with any species of the genus Vieja or with any parrot cichlid.[1] These brought in some new traits, such as short mouths, wrapped tails, sunken eyes, and increasingly larger head bumps. Seeing this, those who bred the Zhen Zhus began line breeding their fish to develop faster and become more colorful, in order to compete with the Kamfa strains.
2010 Many states have started their own breeding organizations. Minnesota stands out as one of the leaders in flowerhorn breeding in the United States due to so many hobbyists importing fish regularly.

Care

Flowerhorn cichlids 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 approximately 20–30 gallons to grow. Being aggressive and territorial, two or more flowerhorns are usually not kept together, but the tank housing them can be divided up with acrylic dividers or egg crates.

Golden Monkey


Golden Monkey
The genuine Golden Monkey (also called Good Fortune) or Kamalau was bred by Mr. Lam Seah and Lam Soon in Bercham, Ipoh, Malaysia. After the third generation, all of them were sold to the A-1 Aquarium in 2001. This type of flowerhorn is an original Luohan-based fish and not a mixed type Zen Zhu or Kamfa.[1]
It can be a particularly expensive flowerhorn, carrying a price tag of more than one thousand dollars. The most expensive Golden Monkey was sold for 600-thousand dollars during a Malaysian exhibition in 2009.[citation needed]
[edit]Kamfa


Kamfa
This breed originated from the Luohan. Its main characteristics are white or yellow eyes (red eyes are possible but not common), a fan tail, a water-colored head bump, sunken eyes, and smaller lips than the Zhen Zhu. This breed generally also has a larger and more square body than that of the Zhen Zhu. Head flowers can be found on the Kamfa, but not as prominently as with Zhen Zhus.
[edit]Zhen Zhu
This breed originated slightly after the Kamfa, derived from the Luohan. It has a rounded tail, large mouth, red protruding eyes, and a prominent head flower. Zhen Zhu means "pearl flowerhorn." This breed's strongest characteristic is pearling. Breeders often cross other types with Zhen Zhus because they breed easily and can create better pearling for the next generation. Weak tails can also carry over, however.[1]
[edit]Golden Base (Faders)


Golden Base
Faders are called by that name because during the juvenile period of life they lose their color and go completely black. As the fading process continues, the black "fades" away, leaving a more vibrant and beautiful color, usually yellow or red. They are also referred to as golden base or Golden Trimac.[1]
Red Texas cichlids are related to the golden base family of flowerhorns. They were originally created by breeding a green Texas cichlid with a Mammon or King Kong parrot, then crossing the offspring back to the parents until a consistent red color was achieved. Hobbyists consider the most important feature of the red Texas to be the color. Red Texas cichlids range in colors, and are rated as:
Unfaded: lowest grade of red Texas.
Yellow: second lowest grade.
Orange: the majority of red Texas fall into this category.
Coral: pinkish but not quite full red.
Red: most desirable color.
The second characteristic that sets the red Texas apart is the pearling. Red Texas can vary greatly in terms of the type of pearling.
From the Kamfa family, this fish typically has white or yellow eyes, although red eyes are possible but rare. Distinctive features of this breed include an intense black double flower row along the lateral line, and very thick white pearling. Originating in Thailand, this breed has seen a recent rebirth in Vietnam. The body is typical of a Kamfa, with a fan tail, and a longer body than some other Kamfas.


Kamfamalau
This is a cross of a Golden Monkey male and a Kamfa female with Malau features. The body and face resemble a typical Golden Monkey (see above). The finnage and sunken eyes reflect the Kamfa genes. The main feature of a Kamfamalau is the pearling. Fins typically take on a "frosted" pearl look that is rarely found in any other breed of flowerhorn. Pearling usually crosses all the way across the head bump, another rarity in flowerhorn breeds. This breed should display the best characteristics of both Kamfa and Malau.
[edit]Titanium
The Titanium, also known as Thai Silk is a breed of flowerhorn that is almost completely metallic blue. The ones with the fewest marking and largest nuchal hump are considered the most valuable.
Strains

A strain is a more specific subset within a particular breed. Strains can get as narrowly defined as all coming from one individual parent fish. Strains can also differ by country of origin and by breeder.

IndoMalau


Elvis strain
These were created by the Indonesian Luohan Club (ILC), using a Golden Monkey (or Malau) female and a Zhen Zhu male. The second generation was spawned from the Elvis selection and a Golden Monkey female. The strain is characterized by extensive pearling all over the body, face, and head. What distinguishes an IndoMalau's pearls from that of a Zhen Zhu or a King Kamfa is that they are extremely fine. As the fish ages, the pearls become more intricately woven and thinner. Flowerlines vary dramatically; some only have a few flower spots. Most ILC IndoMalaus will include some singular flowers on the back line or "top row." The front half of the fish, from the pectoral fins forwards, is red. The back half is a golden gradient intensifying in color towards the tail. The body is very wide and high, a throwback to the original Luohan. There is a very pronounced chin or "gobbler." The head is usually forward-protruding. The tail is fan-shaped, close to that of a Kamfa. The dorsal and anal fins lack trailers, a common trait found also in Zhen Zhu. The caudal peduncle is very large and pronounced in this strain; this helps prevent development of a drop tail.




Tan King strain

This strain was created by Mr. Tan of Vietnam, by crossing a Zhen Zhu with a Kamfa. It has pearls and a flowerline like a King Kamfa, but the body and fins are more closely related to the Zhen Zhu. Most have protruding eyes and a more rounded tail like a Zhen Zhu.

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Preparatory before commences

It may look easy and simple, but keeping a fish is indeed an art of appreciation. Therefore some fishes were beautiful but it just turn dull after a while, owners gets disappointed and get rid of their fish , or should we just follow a trendy fashion, why some fishes are well rated while other’s are not? What’s the reason?


1) Q: Do you really have the interest in keeping a flowerhorn?
A: Interest is an important factor is the success of fish-keeping, flowerhorn needs time, love, patience, care and your personal taste to maintain a good bond with your fish, if you do not have the time to feed your fish or change your tank water, would your fish turn out to be beautiful?

2) Q: Where to place your aquarium?
A: A tank is best placed in a quite corner where there is less human flow, try not to not placed your tank at the entrance or underneath a fan where shadow will appeared, this will affect the growth of your flowerhorn.

3) Q: What is an appropriate tank size?
A: A 3by2by2 feet if possible, the fish may appear small for the beginning, but will grow up to 10 to 12 inches, to have a big tank is a long term investment. Rather than keep changing tanks as times go by, is an hassle causing your fish to adopt to a new environment time to time, can affect its growth.

4) Q: Medic and filtration?
A: A good filter is always recommended, remember always keep your water in good condition. Coral chip and mineral rock should be add your tank, this will helps built good batial and balance the pH in your water.

5) Q: How to select a good flowerhorn?
A: Seek help from someone who has the knowledge or experience to select one for you, or to get one from a reliable score, it’s rather difficult to judge from the look of a small fish . Some fishes may have a nice body shape, vibrant colour or even shining pearl, in fact these features may not remain the same as the fish grow. Some fishes does not come with outstanding features may turn out to a beautiful, remember beauty lies in the eyes of a beholder.

6) Q: How to transfer a flowerhorn into your new aquarium?
A: Once the Aquarium is complete with the necessary equipments, add a little salt to help stabilize the fish, pH level should be from 7 To 7.5. Now submerge the whole plastic bag into the tank without opening it for 10 to 15 mins, to let the fish get used to the temperature in your tank, open up the bag allow water from your tank to fill up two-third of the bag and leave it for 5 to 10 mins, lastly submerge the the whole bag carefully in the tank and let the fish swim out naturally. This will help shelter the fish from shock and adapt to the new environment better.

7) Q: What kind of lighting equipment to use?
A: Can be either botanical tubular or solar tubular lighting, single or double tube
for the top, or even submersible lighting which enhance the brightness of the
aquarium.

Q: What food do flowerhorn need?
A: Flowerhorn are not choosy on food, but they do have big consumption, feed 3 times a day, bloodworms, Pellet or a little treat on prawns, but do remember to removed the head before feeding.

9) Q: How often do I change water?
A: Its all depends, do not change all water in your tank. 20% change of water once a week will help.

10) Q: Are you ready to become a flowerhorn Hobbyist?
A: To enable a fish hobbyist to know the right way of keeping a flowerhorn for
the beauty, perfection and to avoid giving up. Always asked yourself, one must
be psychologically and mannerly prepared for the task.

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