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Heros severus
Golden form

 

Family: CICHLIDAE
Species: Heros severus
Common Name: Severum
Size: Up to 8 inches (20cm)
Habitat: South America: Orinoco River basin, in the upper Orinoco River drainage in Colombia and Venezuela; Amazon River basin, in the upper Negro River basin.
Min Tank Size: Nothing smaller than a 75 gallon.
Diet: Omnivorous, Accepts all live, flake and frozen.
Behavior: Peaceful community fish.
Water: Temperature 75-84°F (24-29°C), ph 5.0 to 6.5, dH: 0-6
Care: Medium, Sometimes has difficulity acclimating, Easy afterward.
Communities: Excellent, usually will not bother any other tankmates. No overly aggressive tankmates like Oscars.
Suitability: Good for a beginner.
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