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iangangoo
01-22-2007, 9:02 AM
I want some info from owners past/present about this fish. Is it a suitable "starter fish" What is the min tank size? overall opinion on keeping one male? I am thinking of getting one? :look:
liv2padl
01-22-2007, 9:13 AM
the "flowerhorn" isn't a particular species ... it's a hybrid and they all look different and sgrow to different ultimate sizes. all of them however, are LARGE fish. what size tank do you have?
iangangoo
01-22-2007, 2:25 PM
90 gallon, I was looking at the pearl red flower horn
Shaolin Master
01-22-2007, 4:13 PM
i have a 3 1/2 in. male flowerhorn alone in a 75 gal tank.. gorgeous fish.. Everyone who comes over compliments on him and he's still so young.. i say go for it.. thats a pic of him in my avatar
iangangoo
01-23-2007, 8:45 AM
there is a lfs here that specializes in flower horns-he has many different types and sizes, the prices are great I can get a 5 incher for $40 !! I am very excited about this! I will post a pic when he settles down
Rallysman
01-23-2007, 10:28 AM
he'll be ok in a 90----alone. They are very territorial but beautiful fish. I have had a couple of them (have 2 right now) and they are great fish.
iangangoo
01-23-2007, 10:39 AM
oh oh-I have 2 5 inch earth eaters in there right now!! Will this be a problem??
KingOfTheDeep
01-23-2007, 1:57 PM
since eartheaters get pretty big i would say yes
a 90 is just about big enough for one
Rallysman
01-23-2007, 2:42 PM
yea, the FH will grow much faster than they will and he will most likely beat them to death.
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