Flowerhorns Care Guides
Our listed Flowerhorns include Goldbase, Goldbase Ghost, Goldbase Hybrid, Goldbase Kamfa, and SRD strains. These ornamental hybrids share the same core care, while adult size, temperament, fertility, and color development vary by line and individual.
General Care
Flowerhorns are best planned as individual display fish. Use a mature aquarium, strong filtration and aeration, a secure lid, and protected equipment. Keep ammonia and nitrite at zero, test nitrate, and maintain regular water changes. Choose food for health and growth rather than expecting a product to guarantee head size or color. A young fish still needs adult space.
Tank sizes below are planning recommendations for adult care. Aquarium footprint, group size, filtration, and individual behavior can require more space. Use stable conditions within the listed range; avoid sudden changes.
Species and Variety Guides
Goldbase, Ghost, Kamfa, Hybrid, and SRD Flowerhorns
- Scientific name / group: Ornamental cichlid hybrids
- Adult size: commonly about 10–12 inches; some larger
- Temperature: 80–84°F
- pH: 7.0–8.0
- Water hardness: moderate to hard
- Aquarium: 75 gallons for a single developing fish; 125 gallons or larger preferred for an adult
- Temperament: Very territorial and often aggressive
Aquarium setup: Allow open swimming space and sturdy shelter without sharp edges. Use a divider only if both sides retain adequate space and filtration.
Feeding: Quality Flowerhorn or large-cichlid pellets with suitable aquatic frozen foods; avoid overfeeding.
Tank mates: A solitary display is safest. Do not assume two juveniles will remain compatible.
Breeding: Pairing requires a dedicated setup and separation options. Fertility and offspring traits vary; buying a male and female does not guarantee breeding.
Listed fish / animals: Goldbase Flowerhorn Fry 1 to 1.5 inch · Goldbase Ghost, high pearling · SRD Flowerhorn Fry · Gold base Hybrid Flowerhorn · Goldbase Kamfa Flowerhorn
Species references and further reading
Ordering & Shipping
Orders must be placed by Sunday night to ship Monday. Check the individual product listing for available sizes, quantities, and shipping and live-arrival terms.