| Flowerhorn fish is a man-made hybrid that was | | | | be kept together with more thatn two of its |
| first developed in Malaysia and Taiwan in 1990's | | | | species because of its territorial nature. |
| and later on was imported to the United States. It | | | | One of the species of Flowerhorn fish is the |
| is the product of combining the genes of Red | | | | Kamfa and it is known because of its white and |
| Devil Cichlid (genus Amphilophus are generally | | | | yellow eyes, fan tail, protruding water colored |
| species from Central America) and the hybrid | | | | head flowers and square body. Feng Shui believers |
| Blood Parrot Cichlid. In 1995, they further | | | | especially from Asian Countries think that it brings |
| crossbred it by combining the different species of | | | | luck and fortune to their lives. And it is not |
| South Americans cichlid - between the Trimac | | | | shockening to know that it is a demand in the |
| Cichlid and Midas cichlid ( Amphilophus citrinellum ), | | | | market though you need to spend quite a fortune |
| Redheaded cichlid ( Vieja synspila), etc. | | | | as well. |
| Flowerhorn fish became the favorite of breeders | | | | Despite its attractiveness, there are some people |
| because of its attractive colors and its protruding | | | | criticize its breed. Some critics argued that man |
| head. Its one of a kind bred that is why it is | | | | should not defy the creation of God - its beauty |
| greatly loved by the breeders. Feeding them is | | | | and uniqueness. They are afraid that this wild |
| not a problem since they eat any mea or pellets. | | | | fauna will be a big disturbance to Mother Earth |
| Nevertheless, it produces a lot of undesirable | | | | and might cause severe environmental problems. |
| wastes which can pollute the water in the | | | | Yet a lot of people do not mind its harmful effect |
| aquarium so changing it at least twice a week is a | | | | even though it is enormously rare to find. |
| need. | | | | The creation of the Flowerhorn fish gave a big |
| Taking care for this species is quite sensitive. The | | | | impact to the multitude especially to the animal |
| breeder needs to keep it in an aquarium | | | | raisers despite the risk that they may encounter |
| (approximately 20-30 gallons of tank) since Flower | | | | in the future. Its distinct image will help us |
| horn fish grows a bit big - 12 inches in length and | | | | remember the greatness and ingenuity of an |
| 3kg in weight. The water temperature should be | | | | individual that changed his life forever. |
| 80-85F (28C). Furthermore, Flowerhorn should not | | | | |