Description

Flowerhorn Cichlid ‚Äì Vietnamese Blue

Overview:
The Vietnamese Blue Flowerhorn is a selectively bred strain from Vietnam, developed to showcase metallic blue coloration, strong pearling, and a bold kok (head hump). Unlike red-dominant Flowerhorns, this variety emphasizes shimmering aqua, turquoise, and sapphire tones, often contrasted with lighter body markings and clean pearling. It‚Äôs a rare and premium strain, highly prized by enthusiasts for its unusual coloration and balance between beauty and aggression.

Origin:
Originated in Vietnam, from crossbreeding between Zhen Zhu Pearl and Kamfa lines, with selective enhancement of blue and turquoise traits.

Feeding:

Staple: High-quality Flowerhorn pellets for kok growth and coloration.
Supplements: Spirulina-based foods to enhance blue/green tones, shrimp, krill, and bloodworms for added nutrition.
Routine: Feed 2‚Äì3 times daily in small portions.

Tank Mates:

Best kept alone.
Can be kept with other Flowerhorns or large aggressive cichlids only in very large, divided tanks.

Aggression:
Highly territorial and aggressive, consistent with most Flowerhorn strains.

Experience Level:
Intermediate to Advanced. Requires experience with large, aggressive cichlids.

Water Parameters:

Temperature: 78‚Äì84¬∞F (25‚Äì29¬∞C)
pH: 7.4‚Äì8.0
Hardness: 8‚Äì20 dGH
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons (single specimen)

Unique Features:

Coloration: Striking metallic blue to turquoise base tones instead of the dominant reds of other Flowerhorns.
Kok development: Prominent, rounded nuchal hump.
Pearling: Strong, often shimmering silver-white, creating a glowing effect over the blue body.
Body shape: Stocky, compact, with powerful fins.
Rarity: Much less common than red-dominant Vietnamese strains, making it a collector‚Äôs fish.

The Vietnamese Blue Flowerhorn is a rare, premium strain, perfect for enthusiasts looking for a Flowerhorn with unique coloration that sets it apart from traditional red and pearl-heavy varieties.