New RT/FH

[Matikia1600]

Picked up this 3" RT/FH today (yes, it's from Petsmart). This is my first hybrid, therefore I know very little about it (variety, future coloration, max size, etc). I realize it's not a RT, but thought someone might be able to tell me a little about it.

Thanks!
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[Chrisplosion]

Male Kamfa Flowerhorn, really digging the shape on that one.

 

[Matikia1600]

Thanks Chrisplosion. What should I expect from this guy (temperament, size, coloration)?

 

[Chrisplosion]

Coloration will improve a bit as it grows and settles. I would expect 12-14". They are very aggressive fish, will take over the tank as it grows.

 

[rocky2]

nice fh size 12-14/ aggressive/it will colour up more feed well n see

 

[HybridHerp]

if/when the colors come in on that bad boy, its going to be sweet
give the fish some time, it will be a mean bugger but a lovable one
if you really start liking him, I say breed him to something else, that you could determine on a later date

 

[Matikia1600]

Male Kamfa Flowerhorn, really digging the shape on that one.

How can you tell it's a male? Also, he/she seems to really be getting dark and showing its bars (especially when the T5's are off). Is this normal for a young Kamfa?

 

[Chrisplosion]

Body shape is that of a young male. Dark tank, dark fish.

 

[Matikia1600]

Body shape is that of a young male. Dark tank, dark fish.

Got it. So does anybody have any new/updated pics of their Petsmart RT/FH's (not from the huge thread already on this site)? It seems like these guys are hit or miss, and I would love to see what some of them look like at 4+ inches. I appreciate the info Chris.