Red Spotted Severum (Heros efasciatus)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameHeros efasciatus

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asEastern Severum, Efasciatus, Turquoise Severum

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi-aggressive

DietOmnivore

Adult size10 in

Minimum tank size75 gallons

Water parametersTemp 76-84°F, pH 5.5-7.2, GH 3-15 dGH

Appearance

Disc-shaped cichlid, green-gold with red-orange spotting on the lower flanks; basis of turquoise and red-spotted aquarium strains.

Difficulty and care for the Red Spotted Severum

Moderate

Origin and habitat

South America (central Amazon basin)

Keeper notes

Peaceful-leaning large cichlid; territorial around spawns. Source of many ornamental severum strains.

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