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<b>Common Names:</b> Gold Severum
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> <i>Heros serverus</i>
<br><b>Family:</b> Cichlidae
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<br><b>Alkalinity:</b> 6.0-6.5 pH
<br><b>Temp:</b> 73-77°F
<br><b>Hardness:</b> 4-5 KH
<br><b>Life Span:</b> 10-18 years
<br><b>Maximum Size:</b> 8 inches
<br><b>Preferred Tank Size:</b> 30g
<br><b>Diet:</b> Carnivore
<br><b>Breeding:</b> An open breeder, the female can lay as many as 1,000 eggs on rocks.
<br><b>Temerament:</b> Semi-Aggressive
<br><b>Compatible:</b> Compatible with Plecos.
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<br><b>Habitat:</b> Lightly-planted tank with a soft bottom and a few rooted plants. Adding a few large rocks would be appropriate as long as there is still plenty of open room for swimming.
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<br><b>In The Wild:</b> Amazon, Northern South America
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