Gold Severum (Heros efasciatus)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameHeros efasciatus

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asEastern Severum, Notatus Severum, Heros notatus

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

DietOmnivore

Adult size10 in

Minimum tank size75 gallons

Water parametersTemp 78-84°F, pH 5.5-7.2, GH 1-10 dGH

Appearance

Tall disc-shaped body; wild form greenish with bars, the gold strain a solid yellow-orange. Larger and more robust than H. severus.

Difficulty and care for the Gold Severum

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Central and eastern Amazon Basin

Keeper notes

Peaceful substrate-spawning severum; territorial when breeding. The species behind the gold aquarium strain.

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