Flowerhorn fish belongs to the 'Cichlid" family and it is reformed by the latest scientific and artificial technology from yearly experiences to perform as a high-end aquarium species. They have the most beautiful figures to attract the aquarium hobbyist. These latest species have much differences from the "Cichlid" with their coloration, appearance and even hump shape head. But "Flowerhorn" retain a similar character with "Cichlid" is that they are fairly aggressive and highly territorial in their living environment. The Flowerhorn is easily bred because they can adapt to any new environment easily . They are very active and curious in nature. The Flowerhorn species can establish close relationship with their breeder in just a short time if the breeder feeds the fish personally and treat them like a pet, they can be very tame and playful too.

Since the Flowerhorn breed is quite new, it is a bit difficult to say what is the lifespan but it is estimated that it can live up to about 6 - 10 years with a maximum size of about 16 inches or 4 kilograms.