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Welcome to Daddy Fishkeeper! 🐠 Passionate about fishkeeping, especially Flowerhorns. 🏆 Sharing tips, care guides, and aquarium setups to help you raise healthy, vibrant fish. 🌊 Follow for daily fishkeeping inspiration, pro advice, and fun content! 🎥🐟

03/07/2025

Malapit na talaga ang bakbakan! Meet your judges! Some of the most well-respected personalities in the Flowerhorn community.
Judges:
1. Andrew Carisse Flowerhorn
2. Pentagram FH
3. Lyjohn Sequira
Mararming salamat mga master sa pag accept sa aming invitation to judge our 90 days GOC.

29/06/2025

We aspire, to inspire the next generation. 💯❤️ Happy Fishkeeping 🐠🫰🏻

27/06/2025

Breeding Flowerhorns isn't just about putting a pair in a tank and waiting for magic to happen. It’s a test of patience, timing, and dedication. Many beginners underestimate how complex the process can be—from proper conditioning of both male and female, choosing compatible partners, to monitoring aggression during pairing. Even after successful egg laying, survival isn’t guaranteed.

This photo captures that all-too-familiar moment of a breeder, waiting anxiously, hoping everything goes right. Behind every successful Flowerhorn spawn are countless hours of water changes, sleepless nights checking if eggs are still viable, and moments of heartbreak when things don’t go as planned.

If you’re planning to breed Flowerhorns, remember: it’s not simple. But if you love the process, every challenge becomes part of the journey. 💪🐟

23/06/2025

The Golden Rule in Fishkeeping: "Never Mix Big Predatory Fish with Smaller Fish!" 🚫

One of the most important — and often forgotten — lessons in the fishkeeping hobby is this simple rule: Don’t mix big fish with small fish, especially if the big one is predatory.

It may look peaceful at first, but instincts don’t lie. Predatory fish like arowanas, oscars, red tail catfish, and even Flowerhorns can and will eat smaller tankmates once the opportunity presents itself. No matter how “cute” or “friendly” your big fish seems, nature always kicks in — and the smaller fish ends up as dinner.

💡 Why this matters:

🩸 You risk the life of the smaller fish.

💸 You waste money on fish that won’t survive long.

😞 It causes stress and imbalance in your tank.

❌ It’s unfair to both fish: one becomes food, the other becomes aggressive and stressed.

Even if they’re raised together from young, once the size difference becomes too large, it's no longer safe. Always research compatibility — not just species, but also size, behavior, and tank space.

👉 Remember: Just because they "fit" in the tank together doesn’t mean they belong together.

Be a responsible fishkeeper. Observe, learn, and never stop improving your fish’s environment. ❤️🐠

22/06/2025

Did you know? 🤔
One of the most reliable ways to determine the gender of a Flowerhorn is by examining its breeding tube! 🐟💡

When your Flowerhorn reaches maturity, you may notice a small tube-like structure near the a**l area.
👉 Males usually have a pointed, longer, and narrower breeding tube.
👉 Females tend to have a shorter, rounder, and blunt breeding tube — especially visible when they’re about to lay eggs.

This method is especially helpful for fishkeepers who want to breed their Flowerhorns or simply understand their fish better.
Proper lighting and a calm environment help you observe this without stressing the fish too much.

Remember: always handle your fish with care and avoid flipping or squeezing them just to check their gender. Patience and observation are key.

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14/06/2025

🧠 Did you know this about Flowerhorns?

One of the most iconic features of a Flowerhorn fish is its large, bulbous forehead, known as the "kok." This unique head hump isn’t just for looks—it’s a symbol of dominance, vitality, and top-tier genetics. In fact, among hobbyists and collectors, the bigger and rounder the kok, the more prized the fish becomes.

Flowerhorns were first developed through selective breeding in the late 1990s in Malaysia and Taiwan. Breeders combined several cichlid species to create a fish with vibrant colors, distinct markings, and that signature head bump. Over time, the Flowerhorn became not only a pet but a living display of beauty, status, and even good fortune in many cultures.

Aside from their looks, Flowerhorns are known for their interactive personality—they often recognize their owners, follow your finger on the glass, and even beg for food! They’re like aquatic dogs with fins.

So the next time you see that impressive kok, remember: it's not just a quirky feature—it's the result of decades of breeding, care, and dedication to the art of fishkeeping. 🐟❤️

22/05/2025

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18/05/2025

Bangon na Fishfam! Happy Fishkeeping 💯❤️😎

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