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Mouthbrooding Severum - Heros Liberifer

Mouthbrooding Severum - Heros Liberifer

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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