Definition of FlowerHorn
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In my opinion a flower horn is determined more by its look then what went into it 20 years ago to give it its foundational look. Google ZZ Red Dragon, Kamalau, Kamfa and you will notice how they look. Even though FHs are hybrids, they have taken on a certain line, so to speak. I think fish can only breed with other fish in their genus. I have heard rumors of crossbreeding oscars as well, but I'm no marine biologist. Read this link for more information. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=165488&highlight=rare+oscars
The Wiki definition is loose and vague. I think its a great definition for your average Joe
but as a dedicated Cichlid hobbyist I need a little more
This is not a clear, concise definition
I understand that we do not know exactly what the original FlowerHorns were made from, and thats fine I also understand that not all FlowrHorns are made up of the same list of species, again, fine but my question remains what is the commonly accepted definition of a FlowerHorn? If your not sure what I mean by a definition then look up the word definition in the dictionary it will give you its definition
Im not asking this to flame the FlowerHorns, as I dont have anything harsh to say about the fish. Im just saying if the word has no meaning well that just doesnt make sense words have meanings that is a significant part of the definition of the word, word.
I understand that we do not know exactly what the original FlowerHorns were made from, and thats fine I also understand that not all FlowrHorns are made up of the same list of species, again, fine but my question remains what is the commonly accepted definition of a FlowerHorn? If your not sure what I mean by a definition then look up the word definition in the dictionary it will give you its definition
Im not asking this to flame the FlowerHorns, as I dont have anything harsh to say about the fish. Im just saying if the word has no meaning well that just doesnt make sense words have meanings that is a significant part of the definition of the word, word.
Let me ask from this angle
I have a Border Collie Border Collies did not naturally evolve nor were they created by God (whichever perspective you support), instead they are the result of manmade hybridization. Then at some point it was decided (again, by man) to make it a species. But to do so they had to give the potential new species a definition or to describe the species
What would be the FlowerHorn equivalent to a species or genus description
I have a Border Collie Border Collies did not naturally evolve nor were they created by God (whichever perspective you support), instead they are the result of manmade hybridization. Then at some point it was decided (again, by man) to make it a species. But to do so they had to give the potential new species a definition or to describe the species
What would be the FlowerHorn equivalent to a species or genus description
the word flowerhorn was given to this hybrid fish due to the fact it has "flowers/plums" and the grow a "kok" on their heads which resembles a horn sorta speaking. hence the word FLOWER + HORN.
Thats easy
so is it safe to say that a FlowerHorn needs to have the flower markings down its side as well as a kok
understanding that the extent of each will vary in individual fish, but these features should be prominent in the species cross
If this is a solid part of its definition or description am I correct to understand that since Super Red Texas (and several other named hybrids) are not FlowerHorns due to the lack of Flower markings?
If this is a solid part of its definition or description am I correct to understand that since Super Red Texas (and several other named hybrids) are not FlowerHorns due to the lack of Flower markings?
a super red texas isn't considered as a FH they are grouped under the fortune fish along with the JK FHs, flame FHs and many more which are flowerless too
yup there could benc_nutcase;2226650; said:
i think the red monkey would qualify as one such FH
no not all flowerhorns have flowers. you asked for a definition of the word flowerhorn. i was relating it to the fish type in question. a slightly trained eye can spot a flowerhorn right of the bat. google flowerhorn or search this hybrid forum for flowerhorn if you need photos to show you what they are. and how they vary is colors and structure of other cichlids.
