Thai Silk Flower Horn

The Thai Silk Flower Horn Cichlid was first developed in S.E. Asia as an alternative to the Discus. Thought to be a cross between Severums and some other South American cichlid, the general body shape is like the Cichlasoma festae. Available in many color morphs, the Flower Horn has been developed to exhibit lots of colors in the head and body regions. As a cichlid, the Flower Horn is somewhat aggressive, especial towards other cichlid species. If keeping more than one of this fish, it is best kept in pairs or harems to avoid overly aggressive males. If keeping more than one, a very large aquarium will be necessary, 200 gallons or larger is recommended.

These fish are known to be aggressive both to other fish, and to the humans who care for them when the fish gets older. They have been known to bite their owners while aquarium maintenance is in progress once the fish gains some size.