The darker area’s above the main flower line are the natural stress bars that a lot of cichlid show when something upsets them.
Flowerhorn black patches problem and type
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The lines you see (from top to bottom of fish) are stress bars, the dots on top seems like double (2nd) flowerhorn line that few fish have.
I think fish might be stressed for multiple reasons. I will start with adding background. Then follow what mangus said. Substrate and something to hide behind and under is good.
Flowerhorns like other cichlids enjoy sand/gravel but that increase maintenance for owner. For a tiny tank that can mean lots of issues if not done right. You tank looks to be sufficient size.
I think fish might be stressed for multiple reasons. I will start with adding background. Then follow what mangus said. Substrate and something to hide behind and under is good.
Flowerhorns like other cichlids enjoy sand/gravel but that increase maintenance for owner. For a tiny tank that can mean lots of issues if not done right. You tank looks to be sufficient size.
Agreed with both above, add bkg, substrate, and even just a big rock for him to hide behind if you don’t want to add any more decor.
my male sysn (9inches) hide behind a group of large rocks I have in the tank. I had plants to help add more shelter for him but he ripped them all out of his “nest”
my male sysn (9inches) hide behind a group of large rocks I have in the tank. I had plants to help add more shelter for him but he ripped them all out of his “nest”
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I had initially painted a black background but It was lately removed as he was attacking his own reflection.
Will add a background soon...
I had initially painted a black background but It was lately removed as he was attacking his own reflection.
Will add a background soon...
Unfortunately I’m not sure which colors are less reflective...hopefully someone else chimes in with an answer
Try getting a blue vinyl, flowerhorns color up well with that color.
