Flowerhorn Cichlid Red Dragon 8cm Sub Adult Male
Image for illustration purposes only. Exact colours, patterns, and size may vary between individuals.
Delivered alive, guaranteed
Live fish delivery is £20 per order, delivered Thursday, Friday or Saturday, arriving before 1:00pm on the day you choose at checkout. Packed by aquatic specialists and shipped overnight with a dedicated livestock courier, every fish is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee with automatic refunds. See How Live Fish Delivery Works for full details.
When will my fish arrive?
| Order placed | Delivery day |
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| Up to Monday 11:00am | Thursday (that week) |
| Monday after 11:00am – Tuesday 11:00am | Friday (that week) |
| Tuesday after 11:00am – Wednesday 11:00am | Saturday (that week) |
| Wednesday after 11:00am – Sunday (any time) | Thursday (following week) |
Flowerhorn Cichlid – Red Dragon
Overview:
The Red Dragon Flowerhorn is a striking centerpiece fish, admired for its vivid red coloration, prominent nuchal hump (kok), and dense pearling. Known for its robust body, symmetrical shape, and bold personality, this Flowerhorn is ideal for collectors seeking a show-quality specimen that combines beauty with vigor.
Origin:
Bred in Malaysia, Thailand, and China, the Red Dragon is a selective hybrid of Kamfa and Malau lineages, emphasizing intense coloration, head growth, and strong body structure.
Feeding:
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Staple Diet: High-quality Flowerhorn pellets for coloration and growth.
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Supplements: Shrimp, krill, and bloodworms to maintain vibrant red and orange hues.
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Color Boosters: Spirulina and carotenoid-rich foods enhance pearling and overall vibrancy.
Tank Mates:
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Best kept alone due to highly territorial behavior.
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Only compatible with tank mates in large, partitioned aquariums.
Aggression Level:
Very High. Red Dragons are dominant and territorial, making them unsuitable for community tanks.
Experience Level:
Advanced. Requires attentive care, stable water conditions, and high-quality nutrition to maintain peak health, color, and kok development.
Water Parameters:
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Temperature: 78–84°F (25–29°C)
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pH: 7.0–8.0
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Hardness: 8–20 dGH
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Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons for adults
Unique Features:
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Kok (Head Growth): Well-developed and rounded, giving the fish a dramatic show-quality profile.
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Coloration: Intense red base with vibrant pearling and subtle orange highlights.
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Body Type: Muscular, stocky, and symmetrical, enhancing its presence in the aquarium.
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Rarity: A highly prized strain due to its balanced pearling, vivid red coloration, and prominent kok, making it a collector favorite.
✨ The Red Dragon Flowerhorn is a premium centerpiece fish, perfect for serious aquarists seeking a vivid, heavily pearled Flowerhorn with strong genetics and show-quality features.
Please Note
The livestock that is sold on our online site is not held in store at our Birchwood Aquatic Centre shop. Species sold at the Birchwood Aquatic Centre physical store may differ from ones available to order to your door.
Frequently Asked Questions
In insulated boxes designed for live transport, packed by aquatic specialists,
overnight with a licensed live-animal courier, arriving before 1pm.
It is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Photograph it within 4 hours of delivery, email info@birchwoodaquaticcentre.co.uk with your order number, and the refund is processed automatically. The cover continues for 7 days after arrival.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You pick your day at checkout; please choose a day someone is home.
Yes. One basket, one checkout; the fish arrive with the specialist courier and the rest of your order ships as normal.
We can deliver to UK mainland only for live fish.
Follow the five-minute acclimatisation steps in our When Your Fish Arrive guide: float the bags, add tank water gradually, net the fish in, lights low, feed tomorrow.