Super Red Synspillum x Kamfa Flowerhorn

🐟 Super Red Synspillum x Kamfa Flowerhorn – Hybrid Cichlid with Bold Color and Personality

The Super Red Synspillum x Kamfa Flowerhorn is a striking hybrid cichlid created by crossing the vibrant Super Red Synspillum (Vieja melanurus) with the highly prized Kamfa Flowerhorn. This pairing produces offspring with deep, rich red coloration, dense pearling, and the characteristic Kamfa body shape and nuchal hump (kok). Known for their intelligence, strong personality, and interactive nature, these hybrids quickly become the focal point of any large aquarium.

🔎 Quick Facts – Super Red Synspillum x Kamfa Flowerhorn

• 📛 Common Name: Super Red Synspillum x Kamfa Flowerhorn
• 🔬 Scientific Name: Hybrid Cichlid (Cichlasoma lineage, selective crossbreed)
• 🌍 Origin: Captive-bred (Southeast Asia)
• 🎨 Appearance: Intense red body with metallic pearling, Kamfa head profile, and compact yet powerful build
• 📏 Max Size: 12–16 inches (30–40 cm)
• 💎 Availability: Limited; sought after by Flowerhorn collectors for unique color and build

😇 Behavior & Temperament

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

🏠 Aquarium & Tank Requirements

• 📦 Minimum Tank Size: 75+ gallons for a single adult
• 🪵 Provide open swimming areas with secure, heavy décor
• 🪨 Avoid small, lightweight decorations; hybrids may dig and rearrange tank items
• 💡 Bright lighting enhances red and metallic 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 nutrients
• 🦐 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 Synspillum x Kamfa Flowerhorn Overview Table

✨ Highlight:
The Super Red Synspillum x Kamfa Flowerhorn combines intense coloration, metallic pearling, and the iconic Kamfa build, creating a bold, interactive centerpiece for large aquariums.