Description

Flowerhorn Cichlid ‚Äì Super Red Star (SRS)

Overview:
The Super Red Star (SRS) is a dazzling Flowerhorn variety, renowned for its deep, fiery red coloration accented by a galaxy-like scattering of pearling across its body. This strain combines the intensity of the Super Red Dragon‚Äôs bold kok with the shimmering, starry pearling patterns, creating a fish that truly lives up to its name. A centerpiece for any Flowerhorn enthusiast, the Super Red Star is both striking and powerful in appearance.

Origin:
Selective breeding programs in Thailand and Malaysia developed the SRS by combining red-dominant Flowerhorn strains with heavy pearling lines, ensuring both vibrant color and glittering scale patterns.

Feeding:

Staple Diet: High-quality Flowerhorn pellets designed for color and growth.
Supplements: Krill, shrimp, and bloodworms to enhance red pigmentation.
Color Boost: Spirulina-based and carotenoid-rich foods keep the star-like pearling luminous.

Tank Mates:

Best kept alone, as SRS Flowerhorns are highly aggressive.
Tank mates are not recommended unless in partitioned aquariums.

Aggression Level:
Very High. Dominant and territorial, best displayed as a solo show fish.

Experience Level:
Advanced. Requires careful attention to diet, water stability, and strong filtration to maintain peak coloration and kok growth.

Water Parameters:

Temperature: 78‚Äì84¬∞F (25‚Äì29¬∞C)
pH: 7.0‚Äì8.0
Hardness: 8‚Äì20 dGH
Minimum Tank Size: 75‚Äì100 gallons per adult.

Unique Features:

Coloration: Rich, uniform super red base.
Pearling: Heavy, starry-white pearling, especially across the flanks and kok.
Kok (Head Growth): Large and pronounced, giving the fish a commanding presence.
Rarity: Considered a premium Flowerhorn strain due to its combination of solid red hues with heavy pearling, rare in consistent quality.

‚ú® The Super Red Star Flowerhorn shines as a living jewel, perfect for collectors who seek the best of both worlds: the intense red of Dragon lines and the brilliant pearling of Kamfa lines.