Red Face Spotted Severum Cichlid
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Scientific Name: Cichlasoma severum Price: Upon Request Origin: Northern South America Family: Cichlidae NOT AVAILABLE NOW |
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Other Names: Heros severus, Banded cichlid, Severum, Hero Cichlid |
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Technical Info
Temperature: 24 - 26 ℃
pH: 7.1 - 7.5
GH: 10 - 14
Max size: 20 cm
Min Tank size: 200 Ltr
Position in Aqua: No special swimming level
Description
Rather peaceful fish. Only during breeding times he is aggressive. You should keep them in a large, high aquarium that is not planted very densely. You should set up the aquarium with some pieces of driftwood and some roots. He needs a large territory, and he barely digs in the substrate.
Food
You should give them live and frozen food. They don't like dry food.
Breeding
Breeding is not difficult with a goof matching couple. The male is very particular in choosing his partner. Up to 1000 eggs are laid and fertilized on stones. Both parents care for the fry. As soon as the parents want to spawn again, the young fishes should be removed.
Compatible with
New World Cichlids such as the Firemouth, Green Terror, Salvini, Texas and Blood Parrot. Also Plecos.
Note
Good filtration and regular water changes are a must.