Mouthbrooding Severum - Heros Liberifer

The vibrantly coloured Red Mouthbrooder Severum (Heros Liberifer) is a species from the Orinoco and Atabapo river drainages in Colombia and Venezuela. Adult fish in breeding condition colour up to a deep reddish-pink and are easily the most attractive of the wild forms of Severum. Relatively easy to breed in aquaria, as the name implies this species is a mouthbrooder which exhibits strong parental care.

Origin: Wild Colombia
Locale: Rio Atabapo
Diet: Invertebrates, small fish, fruits & vegetables, frozen & prepared feeds
Adult Size: 8″
Recommended Tank Size: 75 gallons
Compatibility: Aggressive, best kept with similarly sized fish

Preferred Water Parameters:
pH: 6.0 – 7.2
Temperature: 78-84F