Red Spotted Severum
Heros efasciatus var.
Cichlidae
Moderate
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
24-29 °C
pH
6-7.5
Size
17 cm
Lifespan
10 years
Min tank200 L
Price$$$$
DietOmnivore
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
OriginSouth America
Shrimp-safeNo
Care guide
Heros efasciatus var. requires a tank size of at least 200L with temperatures between 24-29°C and pH 6.0-7.5.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (11)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Agassiz's dwarf cichlid Apistogramma agassizii Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Banded cichlid Heros severus var. Caution | Caution | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Biajaca Nandopsis tetracanthus Caution | Caution | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Blue acara Andinoacara pulcher var. Caution | Caution | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Blue streak hap Labidochromis caeruleus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Bluegray mbuna Melanochromis johannii Caution | Caution | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Bolivian Ram Mikrogeophagus altispinosus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Chessboard cichlid Dicrossus filamentosus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Cockatoo cichlid Apistogramma cacatuoides Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Convict cichlid Amatitlania nigrofasciata Caution | Caution | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Fasciatus Shell Dweller Altolamprologus fasciatus Caution | Caution | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
1 species with compatible assessment in this sampleCollapse to hide the list; use “Open pair in Compare” for the full matrix.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demon eartheater Satanoperca jurupari Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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