Turquoise Severum (Heros efasciatus)

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Contents 1 Alternative names 1.1 Synonyms 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

Alternative names

Turquoise Severum, Red Shouldered Severum

Synonyms

Chromys appendiculata, Chromys fasciata, Cichlasoma severum perpunctatum, Heros appendiculatus, Uarus centrarchoides

Sexing

It is not possible to sex juveniles, but mature males will be more colourful and have extended dorsal and anal fins.

Tank compatibility

A reasonably peaceful large Cichlid, can be kept a little like Discus by way of temperament. Can be relatively peaceful but can still be a Cichlid. Should not be kept with bite-sized tank mates, nor with very aggressive or territorial fish as this Severum can be shy.

Diet

Not too fussy a feeder, they do well on a protein rich diet such as bloodworm as well as high quality Cichlid pellets.

Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

Environment Specifics

Requires a spacious and well filtered tank with secure hiding places.

Behaviour

In many ways a gentle giant but can be territorial at times.

Identification

How to id the animal.

Pictures

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Badman's Tropical Fish
• Aqua Fish
• Wikipedia