Thanks... However, the only green (like moss) that is visible is on their jaw below their mouth. Rest of the body is sometimes dirty yellow or brownish with a tinge of yellow...If they are missing the red, mostly likely they are green severum
I Understand, common names are just a generality.Thanks... However, the only green (like moss) that is visible is on their jaw below their mouth. Rest of the body is sometimes dirty yellow or brownish with a tinge of yellow...
Went through the linked thread... Severums have been inter-bred to such a large extent that its very difficult now to know which is which (except the golden and red spotted.).Read this maybe it will help determine if
you have rotkeil or green. It could be taking a little longer for them to develop the red.
Rotkeil Severum
Should my Rotkeil Severum be taking this long to show Red? He is probably a year and a half old and 4.5”. Not much red on him ---www.monsterfishkeepers.com
They haven't been officially described to this point, hence the "sp" in sp. 'rotkeil'. Also, some doubt their lineage, as to whether they're a natural, wild fish or not.Got this from wiki's Heros Notatus page.
" The species generally found in the aquarium trade Heros efasciatus and its man-made color morphs(red and gold) as well as the unspecified H. sp.'rotkeil'. - what does the unspecified mean?
Based on the size description I wasn't certain which ones were in question, whether it was the smaller ones in the back. If it's those in the lower center of the photo I completely agree.The ones in question are not rotkeil, IMO. The rows of black spots are not usually seen in rotkeil juvies. Also, rotkeils usually have bright orange or red anal and pelvic fins, while yours are dark red/maroon.