Rio Araguaia Severum - (Heros cf efasciatus "Rio Araguia")

🐟 Rio Araguaia Severum – (Heros cf. efasciatus "Rio Araguaia") – Stunning Wild-Form Severum for Sale

The Rio Araguaia Severum (Heros cf. efasciatus "Rio Araguaia") is a beautiful wild-type severum originating from the Rio Araguaia basin in Brazil. Known for its golden to olive-green body, faint vertical barring, and subtle red and orange facial markings, this fish has a more natural and earthy appearance compared to selectively bred color morphs.

Wild-caught specimens are prized for their genetic purity, hardiness, and more restrained, elegant coloration that reflects their riverine origins.

🔎 Quick Facts – Rio Araguaia Severum (Heros cf. efasciatus)

• 📛 Common Name: Rio Araguaia Severum
• 🔬 Scientific Name: Heros cf. efasciatus "Rio Araguaia"
• 🌍 Origin: Rio Araguaia basin, Brazil
• 🎨 Appearance: Golden-olive body, faint dark vertical bars, orange/red facial markings, rounded fins
• 📏 Max Size: 8–10 inches (20–25 cm)
• 💎 Availability: Occasionally available; usually wild-caught

😇 Behavior & Temperament

• 🐟 Peaceful to semi-aggressive; good for large community or cichlid setups
• 👫 Can be kept in pairs or small groups
• 🪵 Intelligent and personable—will often recognize and interact with keepers
• ⚠️ Can become territorial during breeding

🏠 Aquarium & Tank Requirements

• 📦 Minimum Tank Size: 75+ gallons for a pair
• 🌿 Prefers a mix of open swimming space and cover from driftwood and sturdy plants
• 🪵 Sand or fine gravel substrate
• 🌊 Moderate flow with excellent filtration
• 💡 Moderate lighting to enhance natural colors

💧 Water Parameters – Rio Araguaia Severum Care

• 🌡️ Temperature: 76–82°F (24–28°C)
• ⚗️ pH: 6.0–7.5
• 💧 Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water

🍽️ Diet – Omnivorous

• 🌿 High-quality cichlid pellets, algae wafers, and spirulina-based foods
• 🦐 Frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, mysis shrimp
• 🪱 Occasional live or frozen invertebrates for variety
• 🌾 Fresh vegetables such as blanched spinach, zucchini, or peas

📋 Rio Araguaia Severum Care Overview Table

✨ Highlight:

• The Rio Araguaia Severum is a beautiful wild-form severum with subtle yet striking coloration, offering aquarists an authentic piece of the Brazilian river system in their home aquarium.