Super Red Texas x Flowerhorn Hybrid

🐟 Super Red Texas x Flowerhorn Hybrid – Striking Large Hybrid Cichlid with Intense Color and Pearling

The Super Red Texas x Flowerhorn Hybrid is a bold and vibrant aquarium centerpiece, created by crossing a Super Red Texas Cichlid with a Flowerhorn Cichlid. This cross combines the fiery red base color and pearling of the Texas with the body shape, kok hump, and patterning of the Flowerhorn, producing a one-of-a-kind hybrid with unmatched visual impact. Intelligent, interactive, and full of personality, this fish will quickly become the star of any large freshwater aquarium.

🔎 Quick Facts – Super Red Texas x Flowerhorn Hybrid

• 📛 Common Name: Super Red Texas x Flowerhorn Hybrid
• 🔬 Scientific Name: Hybrid Cichlid (Herichthys cyanoguttatus x Paraneetroplus synspilus x Amphilophus citrinellus × Flowerhorn)
• 🌍 Origin: Captive-bred hybrid (Southeast Asia)
• 🎨 Appearance: Bright red to deep orange body, heavy pearling, Flowerhorn head profile and kok hump
• 📏 Max Size: 12–14 inches (30–35 cm)
• 💎 Availability: Popular among hybrid cichlid keepers for unique appearance and personality

😇 Behavior & Temperament

• ⚔️ Aggressive and territorial; best housed alone or with equally large, robust tankmates
• 🐟 Highly intelligent; will interact with its owner and follow movement
• 🌿 Active swimmer requiring open space and strong filtration

🏠 Aquarium & Tank Requirements

• 📦 Minimum Tank Size: 75+ gallons for a single adult
• 🪵 Open swimming space with secure, heavy décor
• 🪨 Avoid lightweight decorations; hybrids may dig or rearrange
• 💡 Bright lighting enhances red coloration and pearling

💧 Water Parameters – Hybrid 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 or large cichlid pellets with color enhancers
• 🦐 Frozen krill, shrimp, and bloodworms for protein and color intensity
• 🌽 Occasional spirulina-based foods for digestive health
• 🚫 Avoid live feeder fish to reduce disease risk

📋 Super Red Texas x Flowerhorn Hybrid Overview Table

✨ Highlight:
The Super Red Texas x Flowerhorn Hybrid delivers brilliant red coloration, shimmering pearling, and bold Flowerhorn features, making it a visually stunning and interactive show fish for large aquariums.