Here to address the situation of flowerhorn head growth, how it happens and what you can do to try to increase size and colour.
FIRST OF ALL the most important factor in flowerhorn kok growth is genetics it is important to understand not all flowerhorn will grow a kok or a desirable size kok for that matter.
Flowerhorn foods sold e.g humpyhead will definitely benefit a flowerhorn but if it doesn't have the genes to grow a big head, humpyhead will do very little for it. However a juvenile flowerhorn starting to develop a kok can show potential but there are factors which can maximise the growth and colouration of a flowerhorn these are:
High Protein Foods
-These will help enhance colour and head growth if the flowerhorn has the right genes, as the kok is a fatty deposit on the head, high protein foods like Mysis, krill, shrimp,Prawn etc and flowerhorn foods will help promote the best colour and results for kok growth)
Water Quality
-This is essential for flowerhorns to look their best as although very hardy if not given the right water conditions there attributes breeders look for will slowly deteriorate a 30% water change every week will keep the flowerhorn healthy
Less Stress
-The more dominant a flowerhorn feels the more bold and beautiful they will become if they feel stressed they will not show their full potential e.g in a mixed community of big aggressive cichlids if the flowerhorn is stressed the kok will shrink it's simple really
Mirror Time
-Mirror time involves a mirror placed in view of the tank for around 30mins a day this makes the flowerhorn feel like their is a rival to see off so after you take the mirror away the flowerhorn will think it has won so will boast with colours and over time head growth, it is important not to over do mirror time as it can also lead to stress if done for long periods of time and the hump will shrink
Lastly
-A HAPPY FLOWERHORN IS A HEALTHY FLOWERHORN A MINIMUM OF 60 GALLONS WILL DO FOR AN ADULT FLOWERHORN FOR LIFE
FIRST OF ALL the most important factor in flowerhorn kok growth is genetics it is important to understand not all flowerhorn will grow a kok or a desirable size kok for that matter.
Flowerhorn foods sold e.g humpyhead will definitely benefit a flowerhorn but if it doesn't have the genes to grow a big head, humpyhead will do very little for it. However a juvenile flowerhorn starting to develop a kok can show potential but there are factors which can maximise the growth and colouration of a flowerhorn these are:
High Protein Foods
-These will help enhance colour and head growth if the flowerhorn has the right genes, as the kok is a fatty deposit on the head, high protein foods like Mysis, krill, shrimp,Prawn etc and flowerhorn foods will help promote the best colour and results for kok growth)
Water Quality
-This is essential for flowerhorns to look their best as although very hardy if not given the right water conditions there attributes breeders look for will slowly deteriorate a 30% water change every week will keep the flowerhorn healthy
Less Stress
-The more dominant a flowerhorn feels the more bold and beautiful they will become if they feel stressed they will not show their full potential e.g in a mixed community of big aggressive cichlids if the flowerhorn is stressed the kok will shrink it's simple really
Mirror Time
-Mirror time involves a mirror placed in view of the tank for around 30mins a day this makes the flowerhorn feel like their is a rival to see off so after you take the mirror away the flowerhorn will think it has won so will boast with colours and over time head growth, it is important not to over do mirror time as it can also lead to stress if done for long periods of time and the hump will shrink
Lastly
-A HAPPY FLOWERHORN IS A HEALTHY FLOWERHORN A MINIMUM OF 60 GALLONS WILL DO FOR AN ADULT FLOWERHORN FOR LIFE
