Full Pearl 1.8K Malau Flowerhorn Grade A 12cm Male

Description

Flowerhorn Cichlid – Full Pearl 1.8K Malau

Overview:
The Full Pearl 1.8K Malau Flowerhorn is a highly sought-after strain, celebrated for its intense red-to-pink body coloration, densely packed pearling, and rounded Malau-style kok (head hump). Its unique blend of shimmering pearls and vibrant color makes it one of the most premium and collectible Flowerhorn varieties available.

Origin:
Selective breeding from the Malau strain in Malaysia and Thailand, enhanced through careful refinement for 1.8K-grade pearling density and kok development.

Feeding:

• Staple: Premium Flowerhorn pellets (color-enhancing & high-protein).

• Supplements: Freeze-dried krill, shrimp, and bloodworms for kok growth and color vibrancy.

• Routine: 2‚Äì3 times daily, in controlled portions.

Tank Mates:

• Best housed alone due to territorial aggression.

• Not recommended for community aquariums.

Aggression:
Highly aggressive and dominant. Designed to be a solo display fish.

Experience Level:
Intermediate to Advanced. Ideal for aquarists with prior Flowerhorn or large cichlid experience.

Water Parameters:

• Temperature: 78‚Äì84¬∞F (25‚Äì29¬∞C)

• pH: 7.4‚Äì8.0

• Hardness: 8‚Äì20 dGH

• Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons

Unique Features:

• Coloration: Striking red-to-pink body base with intense contrast.

• Pearling: Dense, 1.8K-grade pearling across the body for maximum shimmer.

• Kok Development: Round, prominent Malau-style nuchal hump.

• Body Shape: Compact, muscular frame with graceful fin spread.

• Rarity: A collector‚Äôs level strain, admired for its balance of kok, color, and pearling.

The Full Pearl 1.8K Malau Flowerhorn is a true showpiece—a combination of strength, beauty, and rarity, perfect for aquarists seeking a Flowerhorn of competition and display quality.