flower horn feeding

Question
I have 3 monkey head flowerhorn but the do not develop hood. what food should i feed them ? what care has to be taken so that their hood develops ?, at present i feed them with goat heart once in two days and pellets twice a day , plz advice if any other food..............thx

Answer
Hello Bharat,

Your feeding routine should be fine, but you can also supplement their diet with additional foods once or twice a week, such as shrimp, worms, and live food. Also, they will eat crickets, and other small fish. Feeding them feeder fish is not recommended, however, because they are poorly raised (so they can be sold cheap), and often carry disease. How long have you had your flowerhorns? Remember, females have a less distinguished "hood" or lump. In fact, females may not even have a noticeable hood at all. If they are males, and you want them to be in the best health possible, then you should incorporate some of the foods listed above.

Check out this link,  http://www.flowerhornking.com/FlowerHorn/

Best wishes to your Monkey Head Flowerhorns!