Description
banded cichlid, Cichlasoma severum, Heros severum
The Gold Severum requires a 20 gallon or larger tank that is at least 40 inches long and 20 inches tall. The larger the tank the better. They prefer a lightly-planted tank with a soft bottom and a few rooted plants. Adding a few large rocks would be appropriate as long as there is still plenty of open room for swimming. The Gold Severum can be aggressive when spawning, and for this reason should only be housed with other semi-aggressive fish.The Gold Severum, also known as the Banded Cichlid, is a color variation of Heros severus Severum. Severum have an iridescent sheen to their scales and off-white to gold background color. The Gold Severum has a stunning golden look to it.
- Water Conditions: 73-77° F
- KH 4-5
- pH 6.0-6.5
- Max. Size: 8″
- Diet: Carnivore
- Family: Cichlidae
Size at shipping for this variant is appx 1.5″