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Red Spotted Gold Severum
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The red spotted severum has become the most popular color variant of the severum species. Bred in Taiwan, these fish offer a stunning red-spotted gold body that gets even more vibrant as the fish ages. Like all severums, these cichlids require warm, clean water, so the aquarium should be 80 to 84 degrees to avoid ich (small white spot disease). If ich should occur, do not despair; the fish responds well to ich medications such as malachite green.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Heros efasciatus (red spotted gold variety) |
| Origin | Amazon basin (wild ancestors); bred in Taiwan |
| Care Level | Easy to moderate |
| Temperament | Peaceful for a cichlid |
| Adult Size | Up to 8" |
| Lifespan | 8–10 years |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Water Temperature | 80–84°F |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Group Size | Single, pair or small group |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 3–4" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Give them a sand or fine gravel bottom, driftwood, rocks and sturdy plants. Good filtration is important, since these cichlids grow large and produce a lot of waste.
Feeding: Feed a quality cichlid pellet or flake once or twice a day. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.
Tankmates: They do well with other peaceful South American cichlids of similar size like angelfish, eartheaters and severums, plus larger tetras, silver dollars and plecos. They may eat very small fish.
Good to know: These cichlids are known for their personality and often learn to recognize their owners.
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