Red Severum (5 CM)
£10.70
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The red severum (most commonly referring to the Red Spotted Severum or Red Shoulder / Rotkeil Severum) is a vibrant, South American freshwater cichlid belonging to the genus Heros (primarily Heros efasciatus or related colour/geographic variants).
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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: Oval-shaped, laterally compressed body. Red severums feature striking red, orange, or pink spots (Red Spotted Severum) or a vivid red-orange head and shoulder coloration (Red Shoulder / Rotkeil) set against a base of olive, light green, or golden-yellow.
- 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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