Super Red Dragon Flowerhorn x Thai Silk Flowerhorn

🐟 Super Red Dragon Flowerhorn x Thai Silk Flowerhorn – Rare Hybrid Cichlid with Striking Color Blend

The Super Red Dragon Flowerhorn x Thai Silk Flowerhorn is a unique hybrid cichlid that combines the intense deep red body and pearling of the Super Red Dragon with the iridescent blue-white sheen of the Thai Silk Flowerhorn. This cross produces one-of-a-kind specimens with dazzling colors, bold patterns, and the prominent nuchal hump (kok) Flowerhorns are famous for. Highly intelligent and interactive, this hybrid will recognize its owner, follow movements outside the tank, and often display curious, playful behavior. Its rare color combination makes it a show-stopping centerpiece in any large aquarium.

🔎 Quick Facts – Super Red Dragon x Thai Silk Flowerhorn

• 📛 Common Name: Super Red Dragon x Thai Silk Flowerhorn
• 🔬 Scientific Name: Hybrid Cichlid (Cichlasoma lineage, selective crossbreed)
• 🌍 Origin: Captive-bred hybrid (Southeast Asia)
• 🎨 Appearance: Blended deep red and pearly blue-white body, variable markings, pronounced kok hump
• 📏 Max Size: 12–16 inches (30–40 cm)
• 💎 Availability: Rare; highly sought after for its unique coloration

😇 Behavior & Temperament

• ⚔️ Aggressive and territorial; best housed alone or with equally large, robust fish
• 🐟 Very intelligent; will follow finger movements and interact with owner
• 🌿 Active swimmer that needs open space and solid décor

🏠 Aquarium & Tank Requirements

• 📦 Minimum Tank Size: 75+ gallons for a single adult
• 🪵 Open swimming space with heavy, secure décor
• 🪨 Avoid small, loose items – Flowerhorns will dig and move decorations
• 💡 Bright lighting enhances red and iridescent blue tones

💧 Water Parameters – Hybrid Flowerhorn Care

• 🌡️ Temperature: 78–86°F (25–30°C)
• ⚗️ pH: 7.4–8.0 (slightly alkaline)
• 💧 Hardness: Moderate to hard water

🍽️ Diet – Carnivorous Cichlid

• 🐟 High-quality Flowerhorn pellets with color-enhancing formulas
• 🦐 Frozen krill, shrimp, bloodworms for variety
• 🌽 Occasional spirulina-based foods for digestive health and coloration
• 🚫 Avoid live feeder fish to reduce disease risk

📋 Super Red Dragon x Thai Silk Flowerhorn Overview Table

✨ Highlight:
The Super Red Dragon x Thai Silk Flowerhorn is a rare, vividly colored hybrid with unmatched personality, blending the best traits of both parent strains into a stunning aquarium centerpiece.