Green Severum (Heros efasciatus)

About the Severum

The Green Severum (Heros efasciatus) is a South American cichlid known for its oval, laterally compressed body and olive-green coloration with faint vertical barring. They are generally peaceful for their size, but can become territorial, especially during breeding. They typically reach around 8 inches (20 cm) in length and are often kept in 55-gallon or larger tanks. Green Severums are omnivorous, adaptable to various freshwater environments and can be great additions to a large community aquarium full of similarly sized fish.

Husbandry & Care

Temperament: Peaceful/Semi-Aggressive

Minimum Tank Size: 75 Gallons

Water Temperature: 72-84 °F

Water pH: 5.5-7.0

Social Group: Solitary, or in a group of 5+ fish in a large enough aquarium

Diet: Omnivorous; Dried Spirulina Flakes, Commercial Flakes/Pellets with higher protein, frozen brine shrimp/bloodworms, blanched vegetables (spinach, zucchini)

Compatible with: Electric Blue Acara, Geophagus sp., Plecos, Congo Tetras