How are Flowerhorns Rated

[Dr_Shakalu]

Hey everyone. I just wanted to know how flowerhorns are graded? I don't ever seem to get consistent answers. Why are some low grade and others high grade. Exactly what are the looking at or looking for. Some are considered low grade but I think that they look just like high grade flowerhorns. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, the Doctor.

 

[KING OZ]

fhs are graded on many things. body shape,color,head, eyes,flowerline,(markings), tail,finz.

 

[Dr_Shakalu]

fhs are graded on many things. body shape,color,head, eyes,flowerline,(markings), tail,finz.

But what are exactly are they looking for in the different body parts?

 

[REDKID!!!]

lots of things. Long fins, large KoK, nice flowerline(althought flowerless FH's and semi-flowerless can be beautiful too), double flowering makes a beautiful addition to your FH, blood red eyes(unless its a kamfa), sometime FH's get a small flower under its eye called "dragon tear"

Here is my A grade FH at only 3"

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76491

and go to this site for all the info of FH's u need http://www.flowerhornrus.com/

 

[jowee]

body should be wide and not elongated
kok should be round and big
fins should spread and should look stiff
color should be intense

others:
markings/plums should be straight or no markings at all
flowerhorns with pearls and metallics are always preferred.

this is what i know.

i could be wrong.