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Red Spot Gold Severum - (Heros cf. efasciatus)

Red Spot Gold Severum - (Heros cf. efasciatus)

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Red Spot Gold Severum - (Heros cf. efasciatus)
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🐟 Red Spot Gold Severum – (Heros cf. efasciatus) – Beautiful and Peaceful South American Cichlid for Sale

The Red Spot Gold Severum (Heros cf. efasciatus) is a stunning color morph of the classic Severum cichlid, featuring a brilliant golden body adorned with vibrant red to orange speckles. Native to slow-moving waters of South America, Severums are known for their peaceful temperament, graceful swimming style, and personable nature.

This variety’s shimmering golden hue and bright spotting make it a standout centerpiece for large community aquariums.


🔎 Quick Facts – Red Spot Gold Severum (Heros cf. efasciatus)

  • 📛 Common Names: Red Spot Gold Severum, Spotted Gold Severum
  • 🔬 Scientific Name: Heros cf. efasciatus
  • 🌍 Origin: South America (Amazon River Basin)
  • 🎨 Appearance: Golden-yellow body covered with vivid red/orange spots, more intense in mature specimens
  • 📏 Max Size: 8–10 inches (20–25 cm)
  • 💎 Availability: Common in the hobby; mostly captive-bred

😇 Behavior & Temperament

  • 🤝 Peaceful for a cichlid; suitable for community aquariums with similarly sized fish
  • 👫 Forms pairs for breeding and guards fry
  • 🐟 Can be kept with other Severums, larger tetras, Geophagus, and peaceful catfish
  • 🪵 Intelligent and recognizes its keeper

🏠 Aquarium & Tank Requirements

  • 📦 Minimum Tank Size: 75+ gallons for a pair
  • 🌿 Sandy or fine gravel substrate with driftwood and smooth rocks
  • 🌱 Hardy plants or floating vegetation (may nibble softer plants)
  • 💡 Moderate lighting
  • 🌊 Good filtration with moderate water flow

💧 Water Parameters – Red Spot Gold Severum Care

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)
  • ⚗️ pH: 6.0–7.5
  • 💧 Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water

🍽️ Diet – Omnivorous

  • 🌾 High-quality cichlid pellets and sticks
  • 🦐 Frozen or live brine shrimp, mysis shrimp
  • 🪱 Bloodworms, blackworms (as occasional treats)
  • 🥬 Blanched vegetables like spinach, peas, or zucchini

📋 Red Spot Gold Severum Care Overview Table

Feature Details
🌍 Origin Amazon River Basin, South America
📏 Max Size 8–10 inches (20–25 cm)
😇 Temperament Peaceful for a cichlid
🏠 Tank Size 75+ gallons
⚗️ pH Range 6.0–7.5
🌡️ Temperature 75–82°F (24–28°C)
🍽️ Diet Omnivorous
🎯 Ideal For Large, peaceful community tanks

✨ Highlight:

  • The Red Spot Gold Severum combines brilliant gold coloration with bold red spotting, offering both beauty and a calm personality—perfect for aquarists seeking an eye-catching yet peaceful centerpiece fish.
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