Pearl Flowerhorn Cichlid Price and Care Guide

Although the Pearl Flowerhorn Cichlid does not have the kingly presence of the arowana, nor the cute, bright red body of the blood parrot cichlid, fish enthusiasts are drawn to its unique colors and the fleshy lump on its head. More importantly, fish keepers believe it brings good luck, which is why it is known as a mysterious feng shui fish. Let us take a look at the Pearl Flowerhorn Cichlid's price and care methods below!

How much does a Pearl Flowerhorn Cichlid cost?

1. Pearl Flowerhorn: An ordinary small Pearl Flowerhorn costs 10 yuan each. A 10 cm sub-adult fish costs around 200-300 yuan, and an adult fish over 15 cm costs over 400 yuan, with high-quality ones ranging from 600-800 yuan.

2. Hongyun Flowerhorn: A 3-4 cm Hongyun fry costs 8-15 yuan each. An 8-10 cm one costs 150-300 yuan, and a sub-adult over 10 cm costs 300-600 yuan.

3. Full Silver Pearl: A Full Silver fry costs 15-30 yuan each. An 8 cm one costs 400-800 yuan, and those of slightly poorer quality cost around 300 yuan.

4. Emperor Kamfa: An 11-12 cm Emperor sub-adult costs 500-800 yuan.

5. Pearl Kamfa: A 3-4 cm Pearl Kamfa fry costs around 20 yuan each, and an 8 cm one costs 150-400 yuan.

How to Select a Pearl Flowerhorn Cichlid

1. Body shape: When selecting a Pearl Flowerhorn Cichlid, the body should be broad, but not too fat or bloated.

2. Tail: When selecting a Pearl Flowerhorn Cichlid, the tail and fins should likewise be broad and large.

3. Head: When selecting a Pearl Flowerhorn Cichlid, the larger the nuchal hump on the head, the more popular it is.

4. Color: When selecting a Pearl Flowerhorn Cichlid, the colors should be well matched, and the spots on the body should be distinct, but not messy.

How to Keep a Pearl Flowerhorn Cichlid

1. Fish tank: The Pearl Flowerhorn Cichlid is a medium-to-large cichlid, with adults reaching over 20 cm. When keeping them, it is best to choose a tank of three feet or more so as not to restrict the fish's growth. Using black or blue as the aquarium background helps bring out the most beautiful body colors.

2. Substrate: The Pearl Flowerhorn Cichlid prefers neutral or slightly acidic water. For the substrate, it is best to use river sand with a particle size of about 0.5 to 1 cm, spread to a thickness of about 5 cm. The tank setup should avoid using driftwood or coarse rocks.

3. Water quality: When keeping a Pearl Flowerhorn Cichlid, a good filter should be chosen. This not only keeps the water clean and increases dissolved oxygen in the water, but also helps beneficial bacteria that maintain stable water quality to grow in the water. The water temperature is best at around 26-27°C, and the pH value should be between 6.5-7.2.

4. Food: Pearl Flowerhorn Cichlids can be fed small shrimp, bloodworms, and feed that does not contain artificial colors, but fresh natural food is the best food. It is recommended to feed half commercial feed and half fresh natural food every day, which is very good for the fish's growth.

5. Lighting: If proper lighting is not provided when keeping a Pearl Flowerhorn Cichlid at home, the colors on its body surface will gradually fade. It is recommended to control daily lighting to about 10 hours, which will have a bonus effect on the fish's health and color presentation.

6. Disease prevention: The Pearl Flowerhorn Cichlid has relatively strong disease resistance, but it can sometimes easily contract white spot disease due to sudden changes in water temperature. Therefore, in areas where the temperature cannot remain stable above 25°C, it is best to install a temperature controller in the tank during keeping and set the temperature at around 28°C.