Description
Rotkeil Severum Cichlid is a peaceful freshwater fish, and their colorful body and pleasant temperature makes them a popular aquarium fish. The Rotkeil Severum is found in Amazon basin of Peru, they inhabit slowing-moving rivers with heavy riverine vegetation and a lot of submerged roots and branches. You could always find interesting Live Fish, Aquarium Plants and Aquarium supplies in Coburg Auqarium online store.
Please Note: Livestock and Live Plants cannot be shipped to WA and TAS due to State Restrictions. All other states are OK.
Features of Rotkeil Severum Cichlid:
- Brilliantly red coloration on the head and shoulder, small spots over the body as it matures
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Juveniles present a uniformly greenish body color
- Adult males can develop a nuchal hump
- The average lifespan is 10 years
Rotkeil Severum Cichlid: Care, Diet and Tank Mates
The Best Aquarium Size for Rotkeil Severum Cichlid:
An adult Severum Cichlid may need a minimum tank size of 250L. If you want to keep a community of fish, you’ll need a bigger tank. Browse Aquarium Tank Selection here.
Tank Mate Compatibility:
Red Shoulder Severums are easy-going for a large cichlid. Their favorite tank mates includes:
Coburg Aquarium, specialised in different species of live fish
Rotkeil Severum Cichlid Fish Food:
They can be fed with Slow-sinking cichlid flakes or pellets. Live food and vegetable like peas or Romaine lettuce can help them to attain optimum health. Cichlid Fish Food includes ：
Rotkeil Severum Cichlid Tank Setup:
Aquarium Filtration
They do fine with strong efficient filtration. It is better to use an external filter such as a hang-on-the-back type or a canister filter. Here are some great brands to consider:
Aquarium Heater
Maintaining proper temperatures is important for tropical fish, and this is especially true for cichlids. Install an aquarium heater if necessary.
Aquatic Plants
Rotkeil severums live in heavily planted areas in the wild and prefer a tank with plenty of vegetation. They might eat soft plants, so you may be careful with prized plants. Check our Live Aquarium Plants here.
Decorations
To mimic Rotkeil Severum Cichlid's nature inbaitate. Rocks, Tree Roots, Driftwood, Pipe, and even clay pots are all good choices. Ornaments for your tank:
Substrate
Sand is recommended for Severum Cichlids. A variety of Substrates are available at Coburg Aquarium.
