🐠 Red Rose Cichlid

📌 Basic Info

• Scientific Name: Flowerhorn hybrid variant (commonly called Red Rose)

• Family: Cichlidae

• Origin: Selectively bred hybrid (Asia)

• Size: 10 – 12 inches (25 – 30 cm)

• Lifespan: 10 – 12 years

• Tank Zone: Mid to Bottom

🌊 Water Parameters

• TDS: 120 – 200 ppm

• pH: 6.8 – 7.6

• Temperature: 25 – 30°C (77 – 86°F)

• Hardness: 6 – 15 dGH

🐟 Characteristics

• Bright red body with metallic shine, giving a rose-like glow.

• Belongs to the Flowerhorn family, known for beauty and aggression.

• Intelligent fish – recognizes owners and shows personality.

• Territorial – best kept as a single showpiece fish.

🍽️ Food

• Type: Omnivorous (with high protein needs)

• Diet: High-quality flowerhorn pellets, prawns, shrimp, bloodworms, mealworms, occasional vegetables like peas or spinach.

• Feeding: 1–2 times daily, small portions.

🛠️ Maintenance

• Tank Size: Minimum 75–100 gallons for one adult.

• Weekly Water Change: 30–40%.

• Strong filtration needed (heavy waste producer).

• Provide sturdy decorations like rocks and driftwood.

• Avoid live plants – often uprooted.

👥 Social Behavior

• Minimum Group Size: Best kept alone (very aggressive).

• Tank Mates: Only possible with other large, aggressive fish (Oscars, Jaguar Cichlid, Plecos) in very large tanks.

• Avoid: Small or peaceful fish (will be attacked).

✅ Do’s

• Keep in a large tank with strong filtration.

• Feed high-protein diet to maintain color.

• Use sturdy tank setup – no delicate plants.

• Maintain stable, clean water.

❌ Don’ts

• Don’t keep in community tanks.

• Don’t keep in small aquariums.

• Don’t mix with weak or small fish.

• Don’t overfeed – can cause obesity.

⭐ Quick Tips
The Red Rose Cichlid is a stunning Flowerhorn hybrid, famous for its glowing red color and bold personality.
It is best kept as a centerpiece fish in a large, well-maintained aquarium.