Our Guide To Keeping Red Spotted Severum Cichlid Fish

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Heros efasciatus
   • Common name: Red Spotted Severum Cichlid
   • Family: Cichlidae
   • Origin: Amazon River Basin in South America
   • Adult length: Up to 20 cm (8 inches)
   • Lifespan: 10 to 15 years

2. Tank Setup:

   • Red Spotted Severum Cichlids require a spacious tank with plenty of hiding places and territories. A minimum tank size of 75 gallons is recommended.
   • Provide plenty of rocks, driftwood, and live plants like Anubias and Java Fern to mimic their natural habitat.

3. Water Parameters:

   • Maintain water temperature between 24 to 28°C (75 to 82°F) and pH between 6.5 to 7.5.
   • They prefer slightly soft to moderately hard water.

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • A strong filtration system is recommended to maintain water quality, but be mindful of not creating too strong water flow.

5. Diet:

   • Red Spotted Severum Cichlids are omnivores and will accept a variety of foods including high-quality pellets, flakes, and live or frozen foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and chopped vegetables.
   • Offer a varied diet to ensure proper nutrition and health.

6. Tank mates:

   • They can be kept with other peaceful cichlids of similar size and temperament.
   • Avoid keeping them with aggressive or overly territorial fish species.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • Red Spotted Severum Cichlids are generally peaceful but can be territorial during breeding.
   • They may dig in the substrate, so provide a suitable substrate and decorations to prevent uprooting of plants.