Actually, Flowerhorns may be as good as parents as any fish. They will guard their fry ferociously until they 1-2 inches long, move them from place to place during the day, and even share their food with them. When I feed them crushed flakes or shrimp milk, the male and female parent clean up all the big pieces that the fry leave over so the tank stays clean. As of yesterday, the male will still not let me put my hand more than a thumb's lenght into the water. The bite really hard too.
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Dr. Robert Price
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