Severum "Red Neck" 3-4 inches

The Red Neck Severum (Heros efasciatus or Heros sp. Rotkeil) is a captivating South American cichlid, prized for its vibrant red-orange coloration on its head and neck, contrasting with a greenish body, offering an imposing yet often peaceful presence in a large community aquarium. It is a curious fish that learns to recognize its owner and requires sufficient space and cohabitation with fish of similar size.

• Name: Also known as Red Shoulder Severum or Rotkeil (red neck in German).
• Coloration: A distinctive red-orange pattern on the head, extending from the gill plate to the dorsal fin, over a green or golden body.
• Size: Can reach a respectable size (up to 20-25 cm), requiring a large water volume.
• Behavior: Generally calm for a cichlid, curious, and can become territorial.
• Temperament: Relatively peaceful, it does well in community tanks with companions of similar size and temperament.