{"id":11598,"date":"2026-02-17T22:57:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/red-mammon-cichlid-hybrid-vieja-synsplium-x-heros-severus-20cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T22:57:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:57:31","slug":"red-mammon-cichlid-hybrid-vieja-synsplium-x-heros-severus-20cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=red-mammon-cichlid-hybrid-vieja-synsplium-x-heros-severus-20cm","title":{"rendered":"Red Mammon Cichlid Hybrid Vieja Synsplium x Heros Severus 20cm"},"content":{"rendered":"

Red Mammon Cichlid (Hybrid)<\/h2>\n

(Vieja synspilum \u00d7 Heros severus<\/em>)**<\/p>\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Red Mammon Cichlid<\/strong> is a striking hybrid cichlid combining the bold size and presence of Vieja<\/em> species with the shape and temperament traits of Heros severus<\/em>. It displays intense red to orange coloration<\/strong>, often with subtle patterning, and grows into a powerful, eye-catching centerpiece fish best suited to large aquariums.<\/p>\n

Origin<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Man-made hybrid (captive bred)
Parent species originate from Central and South America<\/p>\n

Feeding<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Omnivorous<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    High-quality cichlid pellets or sticks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Supplement with frozen or live foods (krill, prawns, bloodworm)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Occasional vegetable matter (spirulina, peas)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      Best kept with other large, robust cichlids<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Suitable tank mates include large Central\/South American cichlids and sturdy catfish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Avoid small, passive, or delicate species<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Aggression<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        Moderate to high<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Territorial, especially as it matures or during breeding<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Requires ample space, d\u00e9cor, and hiding areas to reduce aggression<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Experience Level<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Intermediate to advanced
        Not recommended for beginners due to size, strength, and aggression<\/p>\n

        Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          Temperature:<\/strong> 24\u201328\u00b0C (75\u201382\u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          pH:<\/strong> 6.5\u20137.5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Hardness:<\/strong> Soft to moderately hard<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Requires strong filtration and regular water changes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          A bold and powerful hybrid cichlid, the Red Mammon<\/strong> is ideal for experienced aquarists looking for a vibrant, dominant centerpiece fish in a large freshwater aquarium.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Red Mammon Cichlid (Hybrid) (Vieja synspilum \u00d7 Heros severus)** Overview The Red Mammon Cichlid is a striking hybrid cichlid combining the bold size and presence of Vieja species with the shape and temperament traits of Heros severus. It displays intense red to orange coloration, often with subtle patterning, and grows into a powerful, eye-catching centerpiece […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":11597,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[67,90],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-11598","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-cichlasoma","7":"product_cat-parrot-fish","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"taxable","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/11598","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/11597"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11598"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=11598"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=11598"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=11598"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}