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Name
Scientific name
Heros efasciatus
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Severum
Photograph credits
All 3 credited
Summary
The severum, Heros efasciatus, is a cichlid from the Amazon main channel and the Rio Solimoes, also recorded from the Rio Xingu. One of the…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
300mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22.2–28.9°C, pH 5.5–7
Hardness
1–8dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil, Peru, Amazon
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Widespread throughout the Amazon main channel and rio Solimoes and also recorded from the rio Xingu.
Habitat
Slow moving rivers, tributaries and floodplain lakes. It's most abundant in deeper, calm waters with a lot of submerged tree roots and branches.
Aquarium size
Its not really suitable for tanks less than 120 ∗ 45 ∗ 45 cm - ~243 litres in size.
Maintenance
A biotope setup would be very simple to arrange. Use a substrate of river sand and add a few driftwood branches (if you can't find driftwood of the desired sha…
Water conditions
Temperature: 22-29° (72-84°F) pH: 5.5-7.0 Hardness: 1-8°H
Diet
Omnivorous and unfussy. Feed good quality dried foods, along with meatier fare such as bloodworm, chopped earthworms and prawns. Some vegetable matter should a…
Behaviour and compatibility
Except when spawning, it's fairly mild-mannered for a cichlid of this size. This makes it a good choice for a community of large, peaceful species. Ideally kee…
Sexual dimorphism
Male is bigger, has markings on gill covers and may develop nuchal hump and extensions to dorsal and anal fins.
Reproduction
If you aim to breed severums, it is a good idea to buy a group of young fish and grow them on. From this group a pair should form naturally. Spawning occurs on…
Notes
The severum is one of the most poular and readily available cichids in the hobby, however not everyone realises that these fish can attain a fairly large size …
References
References
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