CATDOLL : CATDOLL: What are the varieties and information of the flower arhat?

Flower Arhat

Family: Cichlidae

Origin: A breed improved by Malaysian breeders

Water temperature: 26-28℃

Ph value: pH: 6.5-7.2.

The Flowery Lohan is actually a hybrid of the Lohan parrot developed in Taiwan and the colorful blue firemouth from Mexico. Its head is shaped like a lohan, so it is called the "Flowery Lohan". The adult heavyweight of the Flowery Lohan can reach 42 cm in length. With its large size, strength and beauty, it is a very popular species in Europe and the United States. In Southeast Asia, the Flowery Lohan is also gaining popularity due to its cheerful body color and auspicious name. The feed for the Flowery Lohan is fighting fish, because the color of fighting fish is natural, unlike artificial fish that contain artificial pigments.

Basic overview of the flower arhat

(1) Body shape: The flower arowana is large, and the body shapes of different species vary slightly. Its maximum length can reach 42 cm, height 18 cm, and thickness can reach 10 cm. Its general body shape is about 30 cm, which can be described as a giant. I believe that its body shape will not disappoint friends who like large fish. In particular, its huge forehead, like a birthday star, is very unique.

(2) Habits: They are not very demanding on water quality. Soft water with a pH value of 6.5-7.2 is the most suitable, which can effectively make the fish fully color and improve the quality of the fish. The water temperature is 26-28 degrees. They are ferocious, fight fiercely among the same species, and are extremely aggressive to fish of different species. They should not be raised together.

(3) Feed: Hamburgers, small fish, shrimps, mealworms, earthworms, etc. are all fine. They are not picky eaters. They have a huge appetite, so you can feed them 3-4 times a day, and feed them until they are 70% to 80% full each time.

(4) Breeding conditions: (1) 100-120CM aquarium (2) Effective filtration system. An upper filter plus a submersible filter is a good combination. (3) Sturdy heat rod.

(5) Reproduction: The most reliable information currently available is that this fish cannot reproduce within its own species and can only be obtained through hybridization.

(6) Diseases: Another characteristic of this fish is its strong resistance to diseases. The only thing to watch out for is hole-head disease, which is caused by hexaflagellate parasitism on the head, causing small holes to appear on the fish's head. In severe cases, it can cause infection and endanger life. This disease is one of the diseases of large cichlids, but the incidence rate is extremely low. Methylene blue can be used to treat it.

(7) Others: This fish will only show its bright color and special body shape after one and a half years, and the quality is very different. If you want to cultivate an A-level fish, the elimination rate is as high as over 90%. It is also because of this that the price of the flower arowana can satisfy fish lovers of all consumption levels. Another thing to note is that this fish has the habit of turning over the sand.

Morphological characteristics of flower arhat

Classical Beauty - This fish is red all over, just like a divine bird bathing in fire, so it is named so. The plum blossom mark on the body of the Classical Beauty is the most distinctive among all new fish species. In addition to being a continuous straight line from the tail to the fin, it also extends to the head tumor, using this as a turning point, and is scattered on the fish's back in five patterns. The dorsal fin is curved, the tail is semicircular, and there are shining small stars on the body that compete for beauty.

Blue Moon Star - Every sunset is the most shining moment for this fish. It has an ethereal blue color, showing the nighttime appearance of a predator. In addition to the scattered and special plum blossom spots, the fiery red of the eye circles of this species of fish can be said to compete with rubies for brightness. The blue color of the Blue Moon Star makes it an outstanding and eye-catching ornamental fish among all red species. Generally, the genuine ones are those with a tumor on the head, a cherry-like mouth, a straight dorsal fin, and all the plum blossoms on the body are wrapped with cotton white cloth.

Colorful - This fish looks ordinary, but it is covered with shining blue spots all over its body, just like an underwater cheetah. As luck would have it, it is the fastest swimmer of all species, with golden eyes, making it a prince in royal robes. Star flowers are covered with plum blossoms arranged in a line in a clear order, and the characteristic is that the dorsal fin, facial line, forehead and tumor are all covered with small star dots, except for the face.

High-spirited - This fish has a body of thick scales that resemble armor. Basically, the overall appearance must give people a rough feeling to be authentic. In addition to the usual red eye circles, its special feature is that all fins are hard and straight. There are seven plum blossoms on the body, which are displayed in different sizes. The most amazing thing is that on a certain day, the plum blossoms on the body are inspired to show Chinese language, which seems to have a metaphor. In addition, there is a vertical band from top to bottom on the body, and there is a small tumor.

Heart blossoming - This fish has the richest body color in the entire flower arowana group. It has typical red eyes and a golden face. The fish has red and blue belly, and the scales are shining like stars. There are eight flower marks on the whole body. When you first come into contact with it, you will definitely feel heart blossoming.

Seven-banded tiger king - This fish has a dark red base color and seems to have nothing to do with it. But if you look closely, you will find that its face is golden and its body is covered with large blue stars. When kept in a tank at night, it looks like the water world and the universe have merged into one, sparkling. With the nine vertical stripes on its body, there are unexpected layers of surprises.

Red Beauty - It can also be called Gao Juyuan Beauty Red, which is the most beautiful red among all the flower arowana. It has two simple pairs of plum blossom spots and a reasonable distribution of blue spots on its body. Combined with the crescent blue at the end of the tail, it makes people feel calm and peaceful. It is the most enthusiastic among the flower arowana. After three days of raising it, you will find that after a hard day's work, it is constantly swimming up and down, warmly welcoming you.

Seven Stars with the Moon - a beauty in the evening, with a faint vertical band on her body, with seven plum blossoms of equal size. She is shy by nature, with a little blue in the base color. There is a patch of red from the fin cover to the swimming scales. Because the overall color is evenly distributed, it has great collection value.

Mayflower - This fish has a more interesting color than other flower arowana. All flower arowana have bright colors. Only this beauty is an exception. The color is not too hot or too cold, just enough, red and yellow are light. There are six plum blossoms, which are widely distributed and neatly arranged. All the colors are like a layer of pastel, so it is also called pink fish.

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How to raise flower arhat

Flower Arowana is a fairly easy fish to keep. It has excellent abilities and is not too picky about the environment it lives in. However, you still need to pay attention to some small details when keeping it to keep the fish and the water tank in the best condition.

1. Aquarium: Flower Arowana is over 20cm in size and belongs to medium to large cichlids. It has a strong sense of territory and is recommended to be kept in an aquarium alone. In addition, the size of the space will also affect the growth rate and body shape of Flower Arowana. It is best to choose an aquarium over 1m to avoid restricting the growth of the fish. Using black or blue as the background of the aquarium will help Flower Arowana present the most beautiful body color.

2. Bottom sand: Flower Arowana prefers neutral or slightly acidic water. It is best to use river sand with a particle size of about 0.5-1cm to keep the water quality neutral. The bottom sand can be laid to a thickness of about 5cm. Avoid using driftwood or coarse stones in the layout of the water tank to prevent the fish from accidentally damaging the scales.

3. Water quality: No matter what kind of fish you raise, good water quality is a very important part. Flower Arowana is not very demanding on water quality, but because it eats a lot, you should choose a good filter when raising it. This will not only keep the water clean, increase the dissolved oxygen in the water, but also help the growth of beneficial bacteria that maintain stable water quality. The water temperature is best around 26-27℃; the pH value is between 6.5-7.2.

4. Feed: You can use raw bait: shrimps, bloodworms, etc. and feed without artificial colors.

5. Lighting: Most tropical fish are kept in small outdoor ponds in artificial breeding farms. Due to long-term exposure to sunlight, their colors are very bright. When aquarium enthusiasts bring tropical fish home to raise them, if they do not provide the fish with proper lighting, the color of their body surface will gradually fade. It is recommended that the lighting be controlled for about 10 hours a day, which will have a positive effect on the health of the fish and the color performance.

In addition, since the flower arowana is a strong and healthy species, as long as the water quality is maintained well and attention is paid to nutrition, there is little chance of disease.

Important species of flower arhat

Classical Beauty: This fish is red all over, just like a divine bird bathing in fire, so it is named so. The plum blossom mark on the body of the Classical Beauty is the most distinctive among all new fish species. In addition to being a continuous straight line from the tail to the fin, it also extends to the head tumor, using this as a turning point, and is scattered on the fish's back in five patterns. The dorsal fin is curved, the tail is semicircular, and there are shining small stars on the body that compete for beauty.

Blue Moon Star: Every sunset is the most shining moment for this fish. It has an ethereal blue color, showing the nighttime appearance of a predator. In addition to the scattered and special plum blossom spots, the fiery red of the eye circles of this species of fish can be said to compete with rubies for brightness. The blue color of the Blue Moon Star makes it an outstanding and eye-catching ornamental fish among all red species. Generally, the genuine ones are those with a tumor on the head, a cherry-like mouth, a straight dorsal fin, and all the plum blossoms on the body are wrapped with cotton white cloth.

Colorful: This fish may look ordinary, but it is covered with shining blue dots all over its body, just like an underwater cheetah. As luck would have it, it is the fastest swimmer of all species, with golden eyes, making it a prince in royal robes. The star-shaped flowers are arranged in a line in a clear order, and the characteristic is that the dorsal fin, forehead and tumor are all covered with small star dots, except for the face.

High-spirited: This fish has a body of thick scales that resemble armor. Basically, the overall appearance must give people a rough feeling to be authentic. In addition to the usual red eye circles, its special feature is that all fins are hard and straight. There are seven plum blossoms on the body, which are displayed in different sizes. The most amazing thing is that on a certain day, the plum blossoms on the body are inspired to show Chinese language, which seems to have a metaphor. In addition, there is a vertical band from top to bottom on the body, and there is a small tumor.

Heart blossoming: This fish has the richest body color in the entire flower arowana group. It has typical red eyes and a golden face. The fish has red and blue belly, and the scales are shining like stars. There are eight flower marks on the whole body. When you first come into contact with it, you will definitely feel heart blossoming.

Seven-banded Tiger King: This fish has a dark red base color and seems to have nothing special. But if you look closely, you will find that its face is golden and its body is covered with large blue stars. When kept in a tank at night, it looks like the water world and the universe have merged into one, shining brightly. Combined with the nine vertical stripes on its body, there are unexpected layers of surprises.

Red Beauty: It can also be called Beauty Red. It is the most beautiful of all the red flower arowana. It has two simple pairs of plum blossom spots and blue spots distributed rationally on its body. Combined with the crescent blue at the end of the tail, it gives people a peaceful and tranquil feeling. It is the most enthusiastic among the flower arowana. After three days of breeding, you will find that after returning from a hard day's work, it is constantly swimming up and down, warmly welcoming you.

Seven Stars and the Moon: A beauty of the evening, with a faint vertical band on her body, and seven plum blossoms of equal size. She is shy by nature, with a blue background. There is a patch of red from the fin cover to the swimming scales. Because the overall color is evenly distributed, it has great collection value.

Mayflower: This fish has a more interesting color than other flower arowana. All flower arowana have bright colors. This beauty is the only exception. Its color is not too hot or too cold, just enough, and the red and yellow are both light. There are six plum blossoms, which are widely spaced and neatly arranged. All the colors are like a layer of pastel, so it is also called pink fish.

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Flowering Lohan is usually divided into the following four major strains, each of which can be divided into many commercial varieties.

1. Flowery Luohan strain: It was the earliest to be bred, with relatively simple colors, mostly cyan, electric colors, and light colors. The body is square, and the head is divided into a water head and a horn head. The dorsal fin and ventral fin have slender ends that can "wrap" the tail fin or directly touch the tail fin, giving a feeling of being connected together. The body shape and tail shape are the main points of appreciation.

Representative varieties include Laughing Buddha, Vajra Arhat, Flower God of Wealth, Thousand Xi Arhat, Flower Monk Arhat, Red Flower Longevity Star, Flower Arhat, etc.

2. The Qingxiaojinhua strain: This is a fish species bred after the Hualuohan strain. Its body shape inherits the Hualuohan strain, with a square and blessed body, giving people a sense of stability. What distinguishes it from the Hualuohan strain is that they have different colors, which are relatively bright and lively. The focus of appreciation is their body shape and gorgeous colors.

Representative varieties include the Colorful Phoenix, the Golden Phoenix Arhat, the Golden Flower God of Wealth, the Golden Flower Arhat, the Longevity Star Arhat, etc.

3. Flower Horn Breed: A rising star among Flower Arowana, it matures earlier than the Flower Arowana breed. Its characteristics are: bright colors on the body, mostly long or triangular body shape, dorsal and ventral fins spread outward, the overall appearance is triangular, and the tail fin is relatively flat. Most varieties have black or dark black spots near the lateral line of the body, which are connected into a thick line, horizontally in the middle of the body.

Representative varieties include seven-striped tiger head, fire rose, brand new, prairie fire, Gaoji flower horn, five-color god of wealth, etc.

4. Pearl breed: The body color is quite rich like the Golden Flower breed, and the body shape is more triangular. Most varieties have high heads, lychee heads, hard heads, and fewer horn heads. The tail fins are mostly drooping and not fully stretched. Most Pearl breeds have bright red heads and chests, pearl-like golden spots on the body, and they reach sexual maturity early.

The representative varieties include Tenggu Arhat, Pearl Arhat, Gold Mercury, Seven-Colored Arhat, Ferghana Horse, Fuxing Arhat, Golden Pearl Quelingyou Arhat, Gold Brocade Clothes, Pearl Qilin, etc.