This tank picture looks better than 94.05% of tank pictures in this category. A more suitable size aquarium is AT LEAST 55 gallons for a single Flowerhorn, this sizing is recommended to provide adequate volume for proper dilution of waste products (less quickly changing water parameters), space to swim, grow and feel comfortable. So agree to disagree I guess haha. Just like all other large cichlids from South America, tank should be very spacious. Live Bearers no longer have any interest to me. My nearest fish shop is 30 miles away so RO water is not a option. Always better off to try and keep fish that like your water rather than trying to make the water into what the fish likes. Aquarium Size for Juvenile and Small Louhans For a juvenile (2-3 inches), the minimum aquarium capacity is 30 gallons. Your email address will not be published. When the fish is young you can decorate the tank however you like. Tank Size: 110 gallons. they only get around 3.5inches and a group would go ace in there! That is genius. I think you’ll find guppies kept below 6. African and central american cichlids come from very hard water. The best tank mates are usually fish of similar size or slightly bigger with a similar temperament, for example, Pirapitinga, Leopard Pleco, other Plecos and Jaguar Cichlids. Males are typically larger than the female flowerhorns and will weigh a bit more too. Recently I rescued a little baby flowerhorn from a “friend” that couldn’t keep it anymore. This tank picture looks better than 93.88% of tank pictures in this category. When the flowerhorn is 8-10" long it won't want any hiding places. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Cichlids would have so much fun with that. Millennium Rainbows, Lake Tebera, and Turquoise rainbows would all do well in your hard water and are beautiful to watch. try keeping livebearers in low pH though it’s a different story, they are almost brackish water fish in the wild. My male was 11 inches and would charge from one end to the other when people came near the tank. Ranked #492 out of 7464 freshwater fish pictures worldwide. The same is true of Rams and other south american cichlids kept above 7.2 pH. Honestly if it’s by itself and is In a “cube” tank instead of a long. But my question is what size aquarium am I going to need for him just him? 29 with lots of water changes if kept alone but you could do better lol, Minimum for a flowerhorn is a 55 but I would do a 75 personally so they have more than a couple inchs to turn around. Even though captive breeding has helped fish that used to only live at 6.0 to 6.5 now live above 7 and the same for fish like guppies that used to be living at 8 now live at 6.6, making these fish live far outside their normal parameters will stress them out. I think you’ll find guppies kept below 6.6pH start dying rapidly. This tank picture looks better than 94.94% of tank pictures in this category. A Female I think could do fine in a 55. online it says at least 75 but if you keep the water parameters pristine and take good care of it I’m sure you can get away with a 55-60 gallons. This tank picture looks better than 93.41% of tank pictures in this category. The Midas Cichild was also an essential breed in the process of developing the Flowerhorn. This tank picture looks better than 93.5% of tank pictures in this category. Lots of rainbowfish do well in hard water. Ranked #444 out of 7464 freshwater fish pictures worldwide. And its best to keep large structures out of the tank to give the fish maximum swimming room. I should also say the african lake cichlids like hard water because the ones from the rivers like Kribs, jewels and african butterfly cichlids like it a bit softer. This tank picture looks better than 96.22% of tank pictures in this category. And if you have Flowerhorns can I see your set up and what size tank you are using? Flowerhorn cichlids can grow to be anywhere from 12 to 16 inches in length (Kamfas are on the larger end of this). Country: United States. Topic: Hey guys! Posted by Eric B: With a flowerhorn they do need lots of room BUT they will show more personality in the smaller aquariums. There were so many harder water speciea I wanted to keep but didn’t till I moved. I have reached the stage now where I am thinking of giving up in my tank. Just have a couple of guppies in it at the moment to keep the Bactria levels ok. Rating: 6.31 Votes: 13. Therefore, it is recommended to accompany them with tank mates of similar size. I have reached the stage now where I am thinking of giving up in my tank. I don’t agree with that statement and to be honest it’s something pet stores say to sell fish. Size. It definitely needs a big fish tank to live comfortably. Also note that the flowerhorn fish can grow to up to 16 inches in size, which makes them quite large. Copyright © 2020 Gourami Fish: Aquarium & Fish Tank Community. My better half has said I could have another tank as long as it did not take up to much space. I had super soft water where I lived and could never get ph and gh suitable for so many types of fish. If a couple is kept in a tank, its capacity should be 100-120 gallons, if tankmates are other cichlids – 175-200 gal capacity tank is required. Ranked #392 out of 7464 freshwater fish pictures worldwide. (Tank size 71cm across 50 deep and 65 high) PH 7.9-8.1 KH/GH off the scale . looks much better in person. So the Lido was the best option . Honestly if it’s by itself and is In a “cube” tank instead of a long. I say cube is fine because it allows turn around room whereas “long” tanks are far too narrow unless you buy a much larger “long” style. Ranked #378 out of 7464 freshwater fish pictures worldwide. I know how it feels. Breeding pair in a 120. Thanks! I had super soft water where I lived and could never get ph and gh suitable. Gourami Fish: Aquarium & Fish Tank Community. I wouldn’t put a single male in anything less than a 75, minimum. I know how it feels. Ranked #677 out of 7464 freshwater fish pictures worldwide. Ranked #278 out of 7458 freshwater fish pictures worldwide. Dead fish and water everywhere . Sounds to me like your tank and water would be perfect. You need to be aware of the size of this aquarium fish when planning their tank setup. you can get an RO set up now without an epansion tank for around $90 US. Even though captive breeding has helped fish that used to only live at 6.0 to 6.5 now live above 7 and the same for fish like guppies that used to be living at 8 now live at 6.6, making these fish live far outside their normal parameters will stress them out. Since louhans grow very fast, many hobbyists skip the 30-gallon and use the 50-gallon aquarium instead. Too bad the water was too hard as if it was too soft you just add the remineralizers as you would with RO water any way…. The ph is still low but I can work with it. I don’t agree with that statement and to be honest it’s something pet stores say to sell fish. First, the aquarium should be at least 150 gallons if you will be keeping Flowerhorns with other fish. I would suggest research what fish do good in those water parameters and if you can find something you are interested in that will work, go for it. They do appreciate gravel though. Amazon Associates Disclosure: Just have a couple of guppies in it at the moment to keep the Bactria levels ok.  It’s has a built in internal filter and I am also ruining a JBL 1502 external. An adult Flowerhorn should be kept in a fish tank with a minimum of 200 liters water capacity. Gourami-Fish.com (Chris Weber) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. South american cichlids come from soft water. This is ideal for flowerhorn head growth for juvenile fish. Maybe Saulosi…. They have good size and lively colors without being too big for your tank. Ranked #193 out of 7464 freshwater fish pictures worldwide. The ideal tank size should be at around 100 gallons; however, if the fish are given enough space and are placed alone in the tank, a 70-75-gallon tank would also be sufficient. This tank picture looks better than 96.27% of tank pictures in this category. Hope you find something. I really like the square aquariums. If the fish is kept alone then minimal tank capacity should be 70 gallons, but the larger the better. There are a lot of livebearers besides the ones that you find at the pet store, maybe look into ordering some wild type live bearers online or maybe some killifish that prefer harder water. Can anyone think of any other options before I decide to call it a day. This tank picture looks better than 94.75% of tank pictures in this category. I’m getting alot of different opinions. This tank picture looks better than 97.41% of tank pictures in this category. female flowerhorn, colours are faded looking cause the pic was taken from my phone. This tank picture looks better than 90.93% of tank pictures in this category.

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