AQUACARE

Severum - Heros efasciatus   The Severum (Heros efasciatus) is known as the common severum - the fish pictured is actually a wild collected Heros notatus. H. efasciatus gets to about 12 inches (31 cm) and needs at least a 55 gallon aquarium or larger. Severum Scientific Name : Heros efasciatus Common Names : Severum, Common Severum, Hero Cichlid Severum Care Level : Easy to keep and will adjust to a relatively wide range of water parameters. Size : 12 inches (31 cm) Water Parameters : pH 6 - 8 | dH range: 5 - 25 | Temperature : 75°F - 85°F (24°C - 29°C) Lifespan : 5 to 8 years, maybe longer Origin / Habitat : South America, Amazon River basin and its tributaries (ref: fishbase) Temperament / Behavior : May eat smaller fish as it grows and can become aggressive with other fish (it is a cichlid) Severum Breeding : Can become quite aggressive during spawning. They are egg guarders and really need their own tank for breeding. Aquar...

Silver Arowana - Osteoglossum bicirrhosum The Silver Arowana comes from the Amazon River in South America. The silver arowana is a very beautiful and a fascinating fish to watch. However, because of their huge adult size of 35 - 40 inches (89 - 102 cm) they are not recommended for the beginning aquarist. Actually, this is one of those fish that are probably best kept in the wild or in huge public aquariums. The Silver Arowana requires at least a 200 gallon (750 liters) tank to adequately keep them. You also need an excellent aquarium filter such as an external canister filter. Arowanas are also excellent jumpers so you will need a good, tight fitting hood with no escape holes. In the wild, the Silver Arowana can jump out of the water at insects and small animals on overhanging branches. Because of their potential adult size, there are not many compatible tank mates that quickly come to mind but you may be able to keep an Arowana with a larger Common Pleco. Th...