id like a flowerhorn

[sabre42]

hello boys, i wonder could any one help me, ime thinking of getting a flowerhorn and would like to know what size they max out at.
I have seen 2 in my local lfs, 1 is £16 and the other £85, they are both the same size but the dearest has a big lump (kok) on his head, they are both about 2 to 3 inch.
The cheaper 1 has a smaller lump but to be honest too big of a lump puts me off it but i realy like the cheaper 1.
Could you tell me do they all get that massive lump on the head as it seems a shame for such a coulourefull fish.
If they are all like that could you recomend another as couloure full with out the big lump.
Many thanks in advance.

 

[luohanfan]

They grow to a max size of about 12 inchs..
Not all get a big KOK..
Most tend not to get a big KOK..
But big KOK's are usually more sought after, hence the price difference..

 

[sabre42]

They grow to a max size of about 12 inchs..
Not all get a big KOK..
Most tend not to get a big KOK..
But big KOK's are usually more sought after, hence the price difference..

thanks very much mate, could you tell me could one live with an oscar in a juwel 450 (100 gal). cheers.

 

[Loves severums]

^NO they will kill your Oscar.

 

[tiddlywinks]

maby it will depends on the fish.. but it prolly kill it

 

[BigShot]

For sure the flowerHorn will Kill it, and get the FH you like not what people like!! Best of luck!!

 

[sabre42]

For sure the flowerHorn will Kill it, and get the FH you like not what people like!! Best of luck!!

Thanks alot for that, i was thinking that myself.
Tell me, if i was to put a picture of this flowerhorn ive got, could you or anybody else, tell me what kind he is or how good or bad he is?
Ive done as you advised and went for the one i liked - not the dear one.
But, i would like to hear the opinions of the experts on his good and bad points.

Thanks

 

[sabre42]

Here are some pics of my flowerhorn, enlighten me:

One other thing, the flowerhorn is 2.5 inches

 

[goblinriff]

nice , he will be king soon enough!

 

[luohanfan]

VERY NICE..
You chose a great fish.
Nice thick pearling over head and gill plates,
Pearls over whole body..
Good flowerline (black marking along the sides)
This is a top fish that i'm sure many would love to own..
A+
Cheers Paul..