Steps in Flowerhorn fish breeding:


1- First choose the parents carefully as their traits will reflect in the fries produced. Look for features like the kok size, coloration, dark spots and glowing spots and choose the best pair.
2-Keep them separated in a aquarium separated by a transparent divider.
3- Feed the fish thrice daily with quality food as it will determine the production of healthy eggs and milt.
4- Adjust the temperature to 29 degree C/ 82 degree F and maintain a neutral pH.

5- DO NOT USE ANY FILTRATION SYSTEM as the eggs will be sucked in. Provide airation using a simple air stone.
6- Decorate the aquarium with rocks and provide hiding places for the female as the male may turn  aggressive during mating.

7- Provide a smooth plate in the aquarium for the female to lay its eggs on.
8- Give the aquarium water an anti-fungal treatment. Many anti-fungal solutions for aquarium are available in the market.
8- First the male will show aggression. once the aggression subsides it is time to remove the divider.
9- Then the mating will take place. The female will lay its eggs on the plate or it may choose any other smooth surface.
10- The male will fertilize the eggs with its milt.
11-The eggs will hatch in a few days. once the eggs hatch the parents should be removed and proper fry management should be practiced.

How to identify sex in flowerhorn:

Females reproductive organs are rounder and broader

Males reproductive organs are pointed and much thinner.

KOK is not always the indicator of sex in flowerhorn fish. Some high grade females develop KOK while some low grade males dont develop KOK.


In a group of flowerhorn fries the larger and broader are the males in most cases. In this way sex of the flowerhorn fries can be judged.

Selecting a Flowerhorn fish:

Flowerhorn is considered as an auspicious fish by the chinese.


The first thing to consider in buying a flowerhorn fish is its hump on its forehead. The hump on its forehead is considered to bring prosperity to the owner. The larger the hump more prosperous gets the owner,  is a chinese belief. So it is good to choose a fish with a round humpy head.


The second thing to consider is its black spots on the median line of the fish. We should see to it that the spots are dark and distinct.


The third thing to consider is the glowing spots on the fish.The more glowing spots will make the fish appear elegant under aquarium lights.

Common types of Flowerhorn:
                 
1. Red dragon:

2. Kamfa:

   3. Thai silk:

     
    4. Short body flowerhorn:

     5.Golden monkey flowerhorn:

6. Fader flowerhorn:

     

Where to buy Flowerhorn Fishes?

Flower fishes are available for sale in almost all local acquariums.If not available, there are a few sites on the net which sell quality Flowerhorn fishes.


http://www.flowerhornkamfa.com/


http://www.flowerfish.com/


http://www.aquabid.com/


http://www.aquariumfish.net/


http://www.thlaquatics.com/


http://www.flowerhornexporter.com/home.htm

A good collection of flowerhorns in "FLOWERHORN FISH FARM CHINHTRUNG IN VIETNAM"

Those humpy heads a wonder to watch!!!

Flowerhorn show 2011

The 25th Silver Jubilie Flower horn show ,Bankok- Exotic flowerhorn show for flowerhorn lovers