RED SPOT SEVERUM

The Red Spotted Severum is a very popular cichlid. It is a great entry level cichlid, as well as for advance keepers. They do very well when kept in schools. Many hobbyist choose to combine diferent varieties of Severums such as the Green and Gold. They also make a good mate for Oscar Cichlids. They are not fin nippers, but they will hold their own against a slightly larger fish.

 Severums (Heros sp.) have been a mainstay in the aquarium hobby for decades. They grow large enough to act as centerpieces, but they are not tank-busters, and they come in a variety of color patterns. Red Spotted Severums are a golden yellow color and develop small red spots throughout their whole bodies as they age. They are typically peaceful, though aggression will surface if pairs form