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Name
Scientific name
Heros notatus
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Summary
The spotted severum, Heros notatus, is a cichlid endemic to the Rio Negro basin in Brazil, where it inhabits blackwater rivers and tributar…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
300mm, standard length
Tank size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 38 cm
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 22.2–28.9°C, pH 6–7
Hardness
0–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Predatory
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Not recorded
Supporting text
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to the Rio Negro basin, Brazil.
Habitat
Blackwater rivers and tributaries. The water in these biotopes is typically stained brown with tannins from decaying organic material and is very acidic as a r…
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 38 ∗ 38 cm48 ∗ 15 ∗ 15 in - ~173 litres~46 US gal
Maintenance
Provide a well planted tank with areas of open swimming space. A sand substrate is recommended as this fish likes to dig. Other decor in the form of bogwood, b…
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 - 29° (72 - 84°F) pH: 6.0 - 7.0 Hardness: Up to 10°H
Diet
Omnivorous. Accepts most foods in the aquarium. Feed a good quality cichlid pellet as a staple. Supplement this with foods such as bloodworm and brineshrimp or…
Behaviour and compatibility
Not a particularly aggressive species, although males may squabble with conspecifics. May be kept as part of a larger cichlid community or with other robust sp…
Sexual dimorphism
Male is bigger, has more defined reddish markings on the gill covers and tends to develop longer extensions to the dorsal and anal fins.
Reproduction
Limited reports of breeding in the hobby, as the fish is not often seen for sale. Breeding is likely to follow similar patterns to heros severus where the pair…
Notes
A rarely seen, although attractive member of the severum family. This species is occasionally offered for sale through specialist cichild or South American dea…
References
References
No references