Gold Severum

Description
The Gold Severum is a vibrant, golden-yellow cichlid prized for its rounded body shape, red eyes, and calm, gliding movement. Often compared to discus in appearance, this South American species offers a similar look with much easier care requirements. Gold Severums are excellent centerpiece fish for larger community aquariums, bringing both color and personality without the high aggression seen in many other cichlids.

Quick Care Guide

Temperament
Peaceful to semi-aggressive. Generally calm, but can become territorial during breeding. Best kept with other medium-sized, non-aggressive to semi-aggressive fish.

Diet
Omnivore.
Recommended foods include:

• High-quality cichlid pellets or flakes
• Frozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp)
• Vegetable matter (spirulina, zucchini, peas)
• Occasional live foods

Water Parameters

• Temperature: 74–82°F
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm
• Nitrate: <40 ppm

Minimum Tank Size
55 gallons (75+ gallons preferred for adults or community setups)

Reef Safe
N/A (Freshwater species)

Adult Size
6–8 inches