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Red Spotted Severums

QAR 40,00
QAR 35,00
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Species Profile

  • Scientific Name: Heros severus
  • Common Name: Red Spotted Severum
  • Adult Size: 8–10 inches (20–25 cm)
  • Life Expectancy: 10–15 years with proper care
  • Habitat:
    • Native to the Amazon River Basin in South America
    • Found in slow-moving rivers, streams, and floodplain lakes
    • Prefers areas with submerged wood, vegetation, and leaf litter


Tank Requirements

  • Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons (208 liters) for a single adult
    75+ gallons for a pair or community setup
  • Ideal Temperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)
  • pH Range: 6.0–7.5
  • Water Hardness: 4–15 dGH
  • Temperament: Generally peaceful, but can be territorial when breeding
    Best with non-aggressive tankmates of similar size
    Avoid small fish that can be seen as prey


Diet & Nutrition

  • Omnivorous with a preference for plant matter
  • Feed a variety of:
    • High-quality cichlid pellets
    • Vegetables: peas, spinach, zucchini
    • Frozen/live food: brine shrimp, bloodworms, krill
  • Occasional treats of fruits and aquatic plants


Breeding & Spawning

  • Monogamous pairs, often form long-term bonds
  • Substrate spawners; lay eggs on flat rocks or driftwood
  • Both parents guard and fan the eggs
  • Eggs hatch in 2–3 days, fry become free-swimming in 5–7 days
  • Provide separate breeding tank for optimal success


Appearance

  • Rounded, laterally compressed body
  • Bright golden or green body with red to orange spots over the sides and fins
  • Red eyes are typical in mature specimens
  • Color intensity improves with age, diet, and breeding readiness


Distinctive Features

  • Known for their striking red spotting and personality
  • Display intelligent behavior and often recognize their keepers
  • Can be a centerpiece fish in large aquariums
  • Often described as gentle giants among cichlids

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      Red Spotted Severums

      QAR 40,00
      QAR 35,00
       per 

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