I switched from Africans...

[jmats]

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[Rurik]

Is that a frontosa? Either way its beautiful

 

[mikem691]

Is that a frontosa? Either way its beautiful

Defiantly not a front. looks like a vieja.

 

[Rurik]

Ahh okay. I really dont know my cichlids too well hah

 

[jmats]

Here's a better shot.

I'm a little concerned with the lack of kok though...


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[Freakgecko91]

Defiantly not a front. looks like a vieja.

Definitely flowerhorn


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[ImACoolguy]

Yep flower horn. Don't expect any tank mates with that one. If so be very careful.


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[mikem691]

Definitely flowerhorn


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I definitely agree after seeing the 2nd picture.

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[jmats]

Yes it is a flowerhorn lol. I have him in a 75g with a large Pleco and a school of buenos aires.

Does anyone have any idea why there is no kok on the head though?


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[TMRC Exotics]

Those tetras will likely be snacks I'm guessing.

 

[jmats]

It's the only fish I could think of that would have a shot of out-running the flowerhorn. I have them in there to add some "movement" to the tank. Any other ideas?


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[mikem691]

Actually those are good tetras for dithers. Do you know if its female or male. Also the kok won't start until it reaches adult size.

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[TMRC Exotics]

Good to know!

 

[jmats]

I'm pretty sure he is adult size. He's probably about a foot. He has his red eyes. I'm not sure of the sex to be honest. I've been trying to figure out if it's male or female since I got it but I can't tell.


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[jmats]

I'm leaning toward female though because of the black spots on the dorsal fin.


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[mikem691]

I'm leaning toward female though because of the black spots on the dorsal fin.


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I don't think females get it.

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[jmats]

That sucks :/ oh well, I find the kok quite ugly if it gets too big anyway.


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[jmats]

Do you guys know of any fish food that is high in fat? After researching, I found that fatty foods is what develops the kok.


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[mikem691]

I'm not much on hybrids even though I have one (Long story) But if I recall there is food made specifically for flower horns. I really would not just pick up food based on fatty ingredients. I cant see that being healthy. I would recommend New Life Spectrum Thera A + Garlic. Its all I feed except to my hybrid which gets Omega One and wont eat the NLS.
EDIT seems this is recommended by most flower horn keepers
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FLOWERHORN-FISH-FOOD-GRAND-SUMO-RED-550g-/120889833816
Again I have no experience with them or this product.