SRD Flowerhorn - 5 inch

The SRD Flowerhorn, also known as Super Red Dragon Flowerhorn, is one of the most sought-after ornamental cichlids for hobbyists who enjoy bold colour, strong personality, and true centerpiece appeal. A 5 inch SRD Flowerhorn is already showing its impressive body shape, bright red base colour, and early head growth, making it a great stage for keepers who want to watch the fish mature further in size, colour depth, and kok development.

This fish is best suited for aquarists who can provide stable water, strong filtration, and a dedicated setup. Flowerhorns are highly interactive and often recognise their keeper, but they are also territorial and should be chosen with their adult size and temperament in mind. With proper feeding, regular maintenance, and enough swimming space, an SRD Flowerhorn can become a stunning display fish for a home or office aquarium.

Key Features

• Appearance: Premium SRD type Flowerhorn with a vivid red body, pearling highlights, thick body structure, and a developing nuchal hump.
• Size: Current size is approximately 5 inches, a good juvenile-to-subadult stage for growth and colour progression.
• Colors: Dominant red to deep orange-red tones with metallic markings that may intensify as the fish matures.
• Lifespan: With proper care, Flowerhorns can live around 8 to 12 years in a well-maintained aquarium.
• Temperament: Highly territorial, aggressive, and best kept singly or only with carefully planned tank arrangements.
• Water Type: Freshwater ornamental cichlid suitable for tropical aquarium setups with stable parameters.

Care Requirements

• Tank Size: A minimum of 250 litres is recommended for a single 5 inch Flowerhorn, with larger tanks preferred as the fish grows.
• Water Parameters: Maintain temperature around 26 to 30°C, pH 6.8 to 7.8, and clean, well-filtered water with good oxygenation.
• Diet: Feed a varied carnivorous or high-protein cichlid diet including quality pellets, occasional treats, and balanced portions to support colour and growth.
• Tank Mates: Best kept alone due to aggression. If attempted with other fish, it should only be by experienced keepers with backup separation plans.
• Care Tips: Use strong filtration, perform regular water changes, avoid overcrowding, and provide open swimming space with secure decor that cannot be toppled easily.

For best results, acclimate the fish slowly after arrival and avoid sudden changes in water chemistry. A 5 inch SRD Flowerhorn can develop significantly with time, so long-term tank planning, quality food, and consistent care are important from the start.