{"product_id":"red-severum","title":"Red Severum (Heros efasciatus)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red severum (\u003cem\u003eHeros efasciatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a colour morph of the common severum. Its orange‑red body and black speckling make it a showy yet gentle cichlid. Mature fish reach 8–10 inches and live 10–15 years with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHousing and Water Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep a pair or small group in a 75‑gallon tank or larger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain temperatures of 76–82 °F and a pH of 6.5–7.5. Moderate flow and regular water changes promote health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide wood, rocks and sturdy plants for cover. Leave open swimming areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet and Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed severums are omnivores. Feed them a varied diet of cichlid pellets, flakes, blanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach) and occasional protein like earthworms or shrimp. They coexist well with silver dollars, peaceful catfish and larger tetras. Avoid housing them with very small fish they might eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeverums appreciate natural surroundings. Adding rooted \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/monsteraquariumon9.com\/pages\/live-plants-for-fish-tanks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elive plants for fish tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e such as Amazon swords or anubias offers refuge and mimics their flooded forest habitats. With good care, their colours intensify and they may even pair up and lay eggs on flat surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"monsteraquariumonline","offers":[{"title":"2”-2.5”","offer_id":41513899589841,"sku":"","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-4\"","offer_id":42678289760465,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5-5.5\"","offer_id":40891492499665,"sku":"","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/9135\/5601\/products\/IMG_2749.heic?v=1650656102","url":"https:\/\/www.monsteraquariumonline.com\/products\/red-severum","provider":"monsteraquariumonline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}