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October 24: Arrival of New Fresh Water Fish.

October 24: Arrival of New Marine Water Fish.

 

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Red Face Spotted Severum Cichlid

Red Face Spotted Severum Cichlid

Scientific Name: Cichlasoma severum

Price: Upon Request

Origin: Northern South America

Family: Cichlidae

NOT AVAILABLE NOW

Other Names: Heros severus, Banded cichlid, Severum, Hero Cichlid

 

 

Technical Info

Temperature: 24 - 26 ℃

pH: 7.1 - 7.5

GH: 10 - 14

Max size: 20 cm

Min Tank size: 200 Ltr

Position in Aqua: No special swimming level

 

Description

Rather peaceful fish. Only during breeding times he is aggressive. You should keep them in a large, high aquarium that is not planted very densely. You should set up the aquarium with some pieces of driftwood and some roots. He needs a large territory, and he barely digs in the substrate.

 

Food

You should give them live and frozen food. They don't like dry food.

 

Breeding

Breeding is not difficult with a goof matching couple. The male is very particular in choosing his partner. Up to 1000 eggs are laid and fertilized on stones. Both parents care for the fry. As soon as the parents want to spawn again, the young fishes should be removed.

 

Compatible with

New World Cichlids such as the Firemouth, Green Terror, Salvini, Texas and Blood Parrot. Also Plecos.

 

Note

Good filtration and regular water changes are a must.