Description
Remarks: While similar in appearance to Heros sp. Rotkeil, these fish exhibit 9 vertical stress bars, and were likely hybridized with H. efasciatus at some point. These large cichlids will do well in large community tanks, though aggression will surface if pairs form.
Scientific Name: Heros sp.
Common Name: Red Shoulder Severum
Max Size: 10″
pH: 6.0-7.5
Hardness: Soft
Temperature: 70-84°
Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive
Region of Origin: South America
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food
Compatibility: Medium schooling fish, similarly sized South American cichlids, catfish, plecos
Tank Mate Options:
Mouthbrooding Severum
Geophagus sp. Red Head Tapajos
Red Lizard Whiptail Catfish
