Kamfa

Overview

Stocky body, white or yellow base with heavy dark lateral markings, fan-shaped tail, wrapped (recessed) eyes. One of the main Flowerhorn lineages.

Appearance

Shared with the species: Flowerhorn Cichlid

Reaches 30–35 cm. The prominent nuchal hump is the defining feature — greatly enlarged in mature males. Body colors: vivid red, orange, pink with black marbling and metallic glitter scales; a row of black blotches or letter-like markings along the lateral line is characteristic.

Care

Shared with the species: Flowerhorn Cichlid

Tank minimum 400–500 L for a single adult. Temperature 25–30°C, pH 7.0–7.8. High-capacity filtration. Species-only — incompatible with virtually all other fish.

Feeding

Shared with the species: Flowerhorn Cichlid

High-quality large cichlid pellets with color-enhancing additives, frozen/live foods: prawns, earthworms, fish. Specialized 'head growth' pellets available but choose carefully.

Compatibility

Shared with the species: Flowerhorn Cichlid

Species-only. Extremely aggressive toward all other fish. Pairs can be kept together if the tank provides a physical divider with supervised introduction.

Breeding

Shared with the species: Flowerhorn Cichlid

Most females are sterile. Fertile pairs are uncommon; when successful, female deposits 500–1000 eggs on flat surface; both guard aggressively.

Fun facts

Shared with the species: Flowerhorn Cichlid

Listed as an undesirable invasive species if released into natural water bodies. Nuchal hump size is influenced by diet; some commercial feeds contain hormones — read labels carefully. Symbol of good fortune in feng shui tradition.