Cichlid-Red Neck Severum(50-60mm)
Cichlid-Red Neck Severum(50-60mm)
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Cichlid-Red Neck Severum(50-60mm)
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Product Description
Product Description
The Rotkeil Severum is a stunning South American cichlid known for its dramatic colour development as it matures. Closely related to Heros efasciatus, the Rotkeil (“red shoulder” in German) develops a bold red to orange marking across the head and upper body as it reaches adulthood.
This is a fish where patience truly pays off — juveniles and adults look completely different.
🎨 Colour Change – Juvenile vs Adult
Juveniles:
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Silver to olive base colour
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Faint vertical barring
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Red/orange shoulder marking either very light or not yet visible
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Often appear plain compared to adults
Adults:
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Deep golden, green, or olive body tones
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Prominent red/orange “shoulder” or head patch
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Stronger facial markings
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More intense colour in dominant or breeding individuals
Colour intensity improves with:
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Age and maturity
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High-quality varied diet
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Stable, clean water
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Low stress environment
📸 Please note: Photos may show both juvenile and fully developed adult specimens. Juveniles will not yet display full adult red shoulder coloration.
