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- At what age does the flowerhorn develop Kok?
- Do female Flowerhorn have Kok?
- What is inside flowerhorn head?
- How many pellets should I feed my flowerhorn?
- Is green water good for flowerhorn?
- Why is flowerhorn black?
- What is the price of floran fish?
- How often should you feed flowerhorn?
At what age does the flowerhorn develop Kok?
Mostly male flowerhorns develop hump but there are exceptions too. Genes play a vital role in this. Fh's start popping out hump on their head as early from 1.5 inch baby fries to around 4–5 inch. When they don't show any signs before they cross this size the chances are very low.
Do female Flowerhorn have Kok?
Males have the kok, or the nuchal hump, on their foreheads. Males also usually have brighter and more vivid colors. For most breeds, the females have black dots on their dorsal fins, whereas males usually have longer anal and dorsal fins. Females tend to have an orange belly, especially when ready to breed.
What is inside flowerhorn head?
The nuchal hump or (nuptial hump) often referred to as the KOK in the flowerhorn hobby, is the large bump on the fishes head, usually found on male flowerhorns and on various natural cichlid species from Central and South America. The Kok is able to inflate and deflate in size over time.
How many pellets should I feed my flowerhorn?
A fish has a body length of 3 inches and a diameter of 0.55 inches. Therefore only three pellets per feeding should be given.
Is green water good for flowerhorn?
Algae can serve as flowerhorn food that can provide fiber in the diet. ... An algated water does not need to have an aerator because the algae itself becomes the source of water oxygen. Algated water is very healthy to the fish. It is only an eyesore to look at a tank with green water.
Why is flowerhorn black?
If your flowerhorn isn't comfortable in their home, they are going to become stressed, and being stressed is probably what's causing your flowerhorn to turn black.
What is the price of floran fish?
A medium-sized flowerhorn fish costs around Rs 2,000 to 2,500, while a small size costs around Rs 200 to 250 and a small size arowana costs around Rs 400 to 500 and large size costs around Rs 10,000 to 12,000, said Nagendra.
How often should you feed flowerhorn?
In order to support their rapid growth and vibrant colors, you should feed your flowerhorns two to three times per day. However, you should skip one day a week. This "fast day" helps clear the fish's digestive tracts.
