| 1) |
Body Shape |
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Body of the flower horn fish should be thick and
oval. Some new variants being almost round.
Stomach should be full and not tucked in. 2)
Coloration |
| 2) |
Coloration |
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Most flower horn fish, red is predominant from
cheek to abdominal region. However, its background
colors would do well to complement the red
highlighs. |
| 3) |
Pearl Scales |
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Most recent strains has bluish / green metallic
scales covering most of its body. |
| 4) |
Black Horizontal Markings |
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It will be ideal if the flower horn fish has a strong
and thick black horizontal marking on its body.
However, be aware that not all flower horns has this
criteria. We should look at the overall of the fish. |
| 5) |
Head |
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Irregardless of shape, size and coloration, a good
nuchal hump is preferable. It will be ideal if the
nuchal hump is proportionate to the size and shape
of the fish. |
| 6) |
Eyes |
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Positioned on the sides of its head. Eyeballs and the
eye linings should be alert and distinct respectively. |
| 7) |
Tail & Fins |
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The tail and fins should stay erect most of the time. |
