Red Head Severum

Cool fish, great colors that often change.

Quite a curious guy, always active

Happily gets on with others in my tank.

Has to go to make way for new project which involves plants.

size is over 15cm.

Pickup Albany, no shipping.

Other fish available

Species Type: South American Cichlids

Redheaded Severum Adult Size: 8 inches

Redheaded Severum Life Expectancy: 10 years

Redheaded Severum Habitat: South American Rivers

Redheaded Severum Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons

Redheaded Severum Temperament: Territorial

Redheaded Severum Diet & Nutrition: Does well with flakes and small types of frozen foods, such as krill, brine shrimp, blood worms, etc.

Redheaded Severum Description: One of the more beautiful severums. Boasting a bright red color over the shoulder, back, and cheek areas. As well as the face, anal, and dorsal fins. Color is more intense after the fish has acclimated well. And the color will fade when the fish is stressed. Carries many of the same markings of its closely related Green Severum. As well, has many of the same traits of the Green Severum too. Have many hiding places as well as open areas. Pairs, especially males, will become very territorial, and can damage and even kill other fish that may venture too close. Usually a more peaceful cichlid, but can be extremely aggressive towards conspecifics, especially other males. Clean water is needed to ensure good health.

Tank Mate Compatibility: Other similarly sized new world cichlids.