IkanGila Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Just wondering can the frontosa and flowerhorn mix together in the same tank?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prosavage Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 flowerhorns are much more aggresive compared to frontosa and their water requirements might be different too i wouldnt mix them together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViS Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Yep they'd go well together...... ..As long as the frontosa were full size, hungry and the flowerhorns were very slow and small (just a bit smaller than a frontosa's open mouth). Keep the pH up well over 8 as well Obviously I'm not serious about the above (although...... ) Totally different fish and totally different requirements. Just pick one or the other, but don't pick the flowerhorns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symphy Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I wouldn't mix them together! If both fish were cheap, I would try it if I didn't mind the outcome, although at the sizes required, the Fronts needing to be thus, much larger. Regards Ahmed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjmowens Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 isnt there a forum rule against the discussion of hybrids? punishment under pain of death??? PS go the fronts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkanGila Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 isnt there a forum rule against the discussion of hybrids? punishment under pain of death??? PS go the fronts I checked the Ace Rules, and it is not listed there. Well it may be posted here somewhere...but it should be posted in Ace rules. Also I dont see why make a big fuss out of it....all I am asking is just compatibility. I am not even discussing any crossing or breeding. Considering both Flowerhorn and Front are also cichlids why cant I post here too?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Discussion is allowed, but get ready for some fireworks. Both are Cichilds one is considered pure the other isnt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsx Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 i realy dont see why people like flowerhorns in the first place, sure some have interesting colours, but my god what an ugly fish in general lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6C1 Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Discussion of flowerhorns and hybrids is ok. Trading is not. Go with the fronnies.. You wont regret it..stay away from flower horns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpa Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 in my opinion i prefer the flowerhorns than fronnies as fronnies grow too slow and are abit boring sometimes always hiding not swimming much too sensitive but very nice fish, while as flowehorns are crazy / aggressive fun fish with personality and they have crazy colours, pearls, flowerline markings and some have very big big heads (kok) prices for flowerhorns range between dollars / hundreds / thousands depending on the qualitythere'e some ugly ones but if you can afford it there's some high grade quality one that looks awesome i like frontosas too but as flowerhorrns gets bigger it might be too aggressive for the frontosa as they are very aggressive. the bigger the tank the better i kept flowerhorns and frontosa in the same tank it was fine. no damage as long as you get them small and grow them up together should be ok but they can get very territorial i dont see whats wrong with the discussion as there isnt any issue with selling or swaps. it was just a question good luck with your fish IkanGila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcloughlin2 Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Frontosa originate from Lake Tanganyika, with water parameters of around; pH: 7.6 to 9.0 KH: 14 to 20 GH: 12 to 18 Temperature: 23 to 26°C (depending on depth of water) Flowerhorns originate from irresponible aquariums, for the most part developed in Malaysia, Taiwan and other asian countries. They don't really have an idea of what water they should like, but it is the general consensus that they prefer a lower pH and are kept at higher temperatures. They also usually need to be fed colour enchancers and hormones to maintain their colouration. The two together - well it could be done. Although it really is not responsible as an aquarist to do it. Mainly for these reasons: - Differing water parameters - Compatibility issues - Flowerhorns are unpredictable Frontosas and flowerhorns reach similar sizes but the speed at which they reach full size is often quite different with frontosas being slower growers, so growing them up together doesn't really work. If your after personality, go for some oscars. Want something abit different go for frontosas. Want to support the destruction of the hobby, go for flowerhorns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjmowens Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 If your after personality, go for some oscars. Want something abit different go for frontosas. Want to support the destruction of the hobby, go for flowerhorns. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citypainter Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Flowerhorn are way to aggresive for Fronnies. In this case its one or the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yanke Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 if i may what are they the flowerhorn i have not seen them before tryed to look them up and can't find them any were thanks yanke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethingfishyhmm Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 definatly not good together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Yanke Google flowerhorn, you will get all the answers there Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albie Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 We, or should i say the majority of fishkeepers/breeders have recommend not to house the 2 species in the same tank for various reasons, its now upto the individual,to take the advise of cichlid keepers. Its obvious some may not be as experienced as others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyedge Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Ikan Gila ===== Crazy Fish == Flowerhorn (Indo language)-- (English)-------(fish language) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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