How long until a flowerhorn cichlid develops its head hump?
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Timing varies by variety; pearl strains develop the hump fastest, usually at 2 to 3 months and 3 to 5 cm. Gold and monkey strains are slower; gold at 5 months and 7 to 12 cm, monkey at about 3 months.
In addition, diet and feeding affect the timing.