Gold Severum (5 CM)
£7.90
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The Gold Severum is an aquarium-bred color variation of the wild green severum (Heros efasciatus or Heros severus), known for its vibrant yellow-gold body and peaceful-yet-territorial temperament.
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Description
Taxonomic & Origin Overview
- Scientific Name: Heros efasciatus or Heros sp. ‘rotkeil’ / color morphs
- Native Region: Amazon Basin, South America (including parts of Brazil, Peru, and Colombia)
- Wild Habitat: Slow-moving rivers, blackwater or white-water tributaries, backwaters, and flooded forests rich in submerged driftwood and marginal vegetation.
Physical Traits & Size
- Max Size: 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25 cm).
- Appearance: Disc-shaped, tall-bodied fish with a creamy golden-yellow base, soft yellow fins, and often fine red or orange specking.
- Lifespan: 10 to 12 years with proper care.
Aquarium Care & Requirements
- Minimum Tank Size: 55 to 75 gallons (approx. 250+ liters) for a single specimen or a small group.
Temperament & Compatibility
- Temperament: Generally peaceful to semi-aggressive. They are much milder than many traditional cichlid species, though they become territorial during breeding.
- Tank Mates: Compatible with other similarly sized, non-aggressive or semi-aggressive community fish such as Angelfish, Discus, Silver Dollars, Rainbow fish, large Tetras, and peaceful bottom-dwelling catfish or plecos.
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