FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between strains like Kamfa, Zhen Zhu, and Golden Base?

Strain names describe a lineage and its typical traits — head shape, pearling pattern, base color, and how it usually ages — not a guarantee for any individual fish. Kamfa strains tend toward a rounder, sunken-nose head shape with strong pearling; Zhen Zhu (Pearl) strains are known for dense, bright pearl scales; Golden Base fish carry a metallic gold-toned body. Since flowerhorns are hybrids, siblings from the same spawn can still vary quite a bit.

What tank size does a flowerhorn need?

Plan for a minimum of 40 gallons long for a single adult, and 55-75 gallons if you want real swimming room as the fish matures. Flowerhorns grow to 12-16 inches and are heavy waste producers, so filtration matters as much as raw volume.

Can flowerhorns live with other fish?

Rarely, and not reliably. Flowerhorns are bred for aggression and are usually kept alone. Some keepers pair a mature flowerhorn with large, fast, similarly-tempered tankmates (like big plecos or certain catfish), but plan for a species-only tank unless you're prepared to remove a tankmate on short notice.

How do you tell if a young flowerhorn will develop a good nuchal hump (kok)?

You mostly can't with certainty at a young age — hump development depends on genetics, age, and diet, and it's one of the traits that becomes clearer over the fish's first 1-2 years. A strong lineage improves the odds, but even siblings vary.

Do you ship live flowerhorns, and how does that work?

Availability and shipping details vary by fish and season — check the current flowerhorn listings or contact us directly for shipping specifics on a particular fish.

Where can I learn general flowerhorn care?

For day-to-day care, water parameters, and feeding guides, see our sister site Flowerhorn Hobby, a dedicated flowerhorn care and education resource. This site focuses on strains, grow-out, and buying.