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Here is a complete and detailed guide to the Golden Severum, a stunning and peaceful freshwater cichlid known for its bright yellow-golden color and calm nature:
🐟 Golden Severum – Full Information Guide
✅ Common Names:
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Golden Severum
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Gold Severum
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Yellow Severum
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Golden Cichlid
🔬 Scientific Classification:
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Scientific Name: Heros efasciatus (Golden Severum is a color morph)
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Family: Cichlidae
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Origin: Native form from Amazon River Basin, South America
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Type: Freshwater Cichlid
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Color Form Origin: Selectively bred in captivity
📏 Appearance:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Color | Bright golden yellow body with orange hues on fins and eyes |
| Size | 6 – 8 inches (15 – 20 cm) in home aquariums; up to 10 inches in the wild |
| Body Shape | Oval and laterally compressed with rounded fins |
| Eyes | Bright red or orange in mature specimens |
| Sexual Dimorphism | Males may be larger and more vibrant; females are rounder when full of eggs |
🧠 Temperament & Behavior:
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Peaceful to mildly territorial, especially during breeding
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Great for community tanks with similarly sized fish
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Intelligent and interactive with owners
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Can show aggression if tank is small or overcrowded
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Likes to swim in the middle levels of the tank
🌡️ Aquarium Requirements:
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Tank Size | Minimum 50 gallons for one, 75+ gallons for pair or community |
| Temperature | 24°C – 28°C (75°F – 82°F) |
| pH Level | 6.0 – 7.5 |
| Water Hardness | 4 – 18 dGH |
| Substrate | Fine sand or smooth gravel |
| Décor | Driftwood, smooth rocks, caves – provide hiding places |
| Plants | Hardy species or floating plants; may nibble soft plants |
| Lighting | Moderate – enhances golden coloration |
| Filtration | Efficient external or internal filter recommended (Severums are messy eaters) |
| Aeration | Essential – needs well-oxygenated water |
| Lid/Cover | Recommended – may jump if startled |
🐠 Compatible Tank Mates:
| Compatible | Not Recommended |
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| Angelfish, Geophagus, Rainbowfish | Small fish like neon tetras (may be eaten) |
| Silver Dollars, Giant Danios | Very aggressive cichlids like Jack Dempsey, Flowerhorn |
| Gouramis, Bala Sharks | Fin-nippers or overly aggressive fish |
| Larger peaceful catfish (Plecos, Synodontis) | Shrimp, snails (may become food) |
Golden Severums are best kept with semi-aggressive or peaceful tank mates of similar size.
🍽️ Diet:
| Type | Food Examples |
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| Pellets | High-quality cichlid pellets (main diet) |
| Frozen/Live Foods | Bloodworms, brine shrimp, krill, daphnia |
| Vegetables | Blanched spinach, peas, zucchini |
| Color Enhancers | Carotenoid-rich foods enhance gold tone |
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Feed 2 times daily
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Provide a balanced omnivorous diet
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Avoid overfeeding to prevent bloating
🧬 Breeding:
| Feature | Description |
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| Breeding Type | Egg-layer; substrate spawner |
| Pairing | Forms long-term monogamous pairs |
| Spawning Surface | Flat rocks, smooth surfaces, tank glass |
| Egg Count | Up to 300–1,000 eggs per spawn |
| Hatching Time | 3 – 5 days after laying |
| Parental Care | Both parents guard eggs and fry |
| Fry Food | Infusoria, crushed flakes, baby brine shrimp |
Provide a separate breeding tank for best results. Keep water clean and warm.
❤️ Health and Common Issues:
| Issue | Prevention |
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| Ich (White Spot Disease) | Maintain stable temp and quarantine new fish |
| Hole-in-the-head Disease | Provide vitamin-rich diet and clean water |
| Bloat | Avoid overfeeding; use varied diet |
| Fin Rot / Infections | Keep water parameters optimal; avoid stress |
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Perform 25–40% weekly water changes
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Avoid sharp decorations
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Quarantine all new tank mates before introduction
🕰️ Lifespan:
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8 – 10 years (can live longer with excellent care)
🧾 Golden Severum Quick Reference Table:
| Feature | Description |
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| Scientific Name | Heros efasciatus (Golden color morph) |
| Size | 6 – 10 inches |
| Color | Bright yellow-gold |
| Temperament | Peaceful to mildly aggressive |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Tank Size | 50+ gallons |
| Breeding | Substrate egg-layer |
| Lifespan | 8 – 10 years |
| Care Level | Moderate |
🌟 Golden Severum Highlights:
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🌞 Bright golden-yellow body makes them an eye-catching centerpiece
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🧠 Intelligent, responsive, and relatively peaceful
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💧 Easy to care for with proper tank size and water conditions
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🧬 Can breed in captivity – excellent for hobbyists
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🎨 One of the most popular Severum color morphs in the aquarium trade
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