Flowerhorn cichlids originated from Malaysian fish farms in 1993 that bred cichlids with protruding forehead features known as "warships". Flowerhorns have a lifespan of 10-12 years and prefer water temperatures between 80-85°F and a pH of 7.4-8.0. Males are typically larger with brighter colors than females. Young flowerhorns undergo a fading phase where they lose color and turn black before developing vibrant adult colors like yellow or red. The King Kamfa strain from Thailand has white or yellow sunken eyes and is the most expensive variety, while the Kamfamalau cross has distinctive pearling on its fins.

2. Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae

3. Flowerhorn breeding dates from 1993.. Malaysians admired fish with protruding heads,
known as Kaloi or "warships," found in the western part of the nation.
Flowerhorn cichlids have a lifespan of 10–12 years. They are usually kept at a
water temperature of 80–85 °F, and
a pH : 7.4–8.0.

4.  males are larger than the females, Males
also usually have brighter and more vivid
colors

8.  Faders
are called by that name because during the juvenile period of
life they lose their color and go completely black. As the fading
process continues, the black "fades" away, leaving a more vibrant
and beautiful color, usually yellow or red.

9. King Kamfa
 From the Kamfa family, this fish typically has white or yellow
sunken eyes, although red eyes are possible but rare.
 Originating in Thailand, this breed has seen a recent rebirth
in Vietnam.
 King Kamfa is the most expensive flowerhorn strain

10. Kamfamalau
 This is a cross of a Kamfa male and a Malau female.
 The main feature of a Kamfamalau is the pearling
 Fins typically take on a "frosted" pearl look that is rarely
found in any other breed of flowerhorn.