Description
Remarks: Wild caught Turquoise Severums from Peru have been given the scientific name Heros appendiculatus, though some consider them a variant of Heros efasciatus, like the Green Severum. They have 9 stress bars, and males are covered in gorgeous small red spots.
Scientific Name: Heros appendiculatus
Common Name: Turquoise Severum “Peru”
Max Size: 10″
pH: 6.0-7.5
Hardness: Soft
Temperature: 70-84°
Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive
Region of Origin: South America
Captive Bred or Wild: Wild
Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food
Compatibility: Medium schooling fish, similarly sized South American cichlids, catfish, plecos
Tank Mate Options:
Mouthbrooding Severum
Geophagus sp. Red Head Tapajos
Red Lizard Whiptail Catfish
