Peruvian Severum

[bl00]

I was having trouble finding much information on the Peruvian variation of the green severum. Can anyone help me out here with some knowledge of them, particularly differences in behavior, temperament, and coloration?

 

[craig_uk]

Never seen them myself, but from what i understand, they have similar needs to your average Severum (... if they make such a thing)

One noticeable difference is the black bars seem to stay on the bottom half of the body and seldom run into the top half (similar to the colouring seen on rotkeils, minus the red shoulder.

Best of luck with the search. if you find any, lets see some pics

Craggy

 

[bl00]

I picked one up today. I'll post pics when he settles in and lightens up.

 

[bl00]

I got my first Peruvian a friend...hopefully a chica. He's still being shy though, but getting better.
Also, a shot of 2 of their tankmates. (Sorry its a bit dark)

 

[Cichla dude]

Nice pics!

 

[voss345]

just looks like a sweet turquioise

could be an appediculatus only time will tell

 

[cichlid_25]

I bought this guy awhile back at a fish auction. Called a Peruvian Red Spot Severum. Idk if thats actually wut it is, but he definitely doesnt look same as ur average green or turquiose severum. Maybe urs will turn out the same as it matures.

 

[bl00]

That's a fine looking sev, buddy.

 

[cichlid_25]

thanks. yea im happy how hes turning out.