Aquarist Species

General species photo

Description: South American cichlid. The only mouthbrooding severum.

Category: Cichlids

Global Region: South America

Distribution: Orinoco River Basin

Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired: 2019

Wild-caught group purchased from Aqua Import in Boulder, CO

Species Spawned: Yes

Pair kept in SA community 125g. Pair spawned on driftwood and took eggs into mouth. Pair moved to 75g to raise fry

Have Reared Fry? Yes

Fed BBS in tank with parents