Flowerhorn aquarium requirements

[blackwhite]

Aquiatic Community,

Im sorry. I dont know if somebody posted one about this or if im in the right section but if somebody could help me. What are the requirements for a good environment for a flowerhorn.
I have a 20 gallon tank with 1 red dragon, its about 1 1/2 inches.
I researched alot of stuff about it but i keep on getting different information.
I need information from a real flowerhorn owner. stuff like PH, ammonia everything about water conditions that will suit my flowerhorn. Additional information about water change will be helpful. Just to let you guys know, I already gathered information about caring for a flowerhorn, I just need a "2nd Opinion". I didnt jump into taking care of a flowerhorn without knowing anything. ^_^ Help is really appreciated. Thanks.

Good Day.

[cocoa_pleco]

they need a tank alot larger than 20g

[Fishalicious]

I am hoping you mean a Red Dragon Betta fish and not the other Red Dragon I am thinking of....

20 Gallons is waaaaaaaaay to small for all larger fish... you need to be looking at smaller community fish or dwarf cichlids (and then only 1 pair) in a 20 Gallon

[Lady Hobbs]

http://www.elmersaquarium.com/000tropfishcareguides.htm

http://www.tropicalfishandaquariums.com/Compatibility/index.php

Read and save this compatiblity site for future reference. It gives the size most fish grow to.

[Northernguy]

Welcome to the AC !
That is one mean fish!He will need at least a 75gal. tank to himself.They do get big.Here is more info:http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/cichlid/reddevil.php
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Here is another link:http://aqualandpetsplus.com/Cichlid,%20Red%20Devil.htm

[blackwhite]

well im gonna uprgrade once he gets bigger.

@fishalicious
no, its the red dragon flowerhorn.

just to have an idea on what they'll look like when they grow heres a video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziWjFdlOZew

they're just starting to get comfortable with their new tank i bought them 2 days ago. i would really appreciate reading from someone that owns one. i just want to know how they take care of them. please feel free to post.

thanks

Good Day.

[Red]

I owned some FH back a couple of years ago. You need at least a 100gallon tank. A stable PH from them is the best. If you have two males your in for trouble. Two Females the same. If you dont have a pair a suggest to get rid of one of them. You need to get a big tank..

[xximanoobxx]

u need to get a bigger tank ASAP, you will going to stunt ur FH's growth...
Just wondering, if you researched "a lot" why don't you know their requirements and water parameters?

I'm not being mean or anything...

[blackwhite]

I just need a "2nd Opinion".
^_^

[blackwhite]

Aquiatic Community,

Im sorry. I dont know if somebody posted one about this or if im in the right section but if somebody could help me. What are the requirements for a good environment for a flowerhorn.
I have a 20 gallon tank with 1 red dragon, its about 1 1/2 inches.
I researched alot of stuff about it but i keep on getting different information.
I need information from a real flowerhorn owner. stuff like PH, ammonia everything about water conditions that will suit my flowerhorn. Additional information about water change will be helpful. Just to let you guys know, I already gathered information about caring for a flowerhorn, I just need a "2nd Opinion". I didnt jump into taking care of a flowerhorn without knowing anything. ^_^ Help is really appreciated. Thanks.

Good Day.

2nd opinion ^_^

[Northernguy]

We all like a little reasurance now and then!
You will hopefully find all the info you need around here.:19:

[fishbum]

Wow,FH are can be worth A LOT of money if they are mature with good coloring and a large hump.Why would you not get the right size tank when you bought a juvi fish?If it turns out to be a good one,I would not want to risk stunting and possibly killing what could turn out to be a prize fish.
To answer your question,one needs a 75g by itself,and stable PH.No fish should have any ammonia in the water,as well as nitrite.And less then 30ppm nitrate.I would do 50% water changes weekly.I would also have a cannister and/or a large HOB filter for it.