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Description

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🐠 Severum Green Cichlid

📌 Basic Info

  • Scientific Name: Heros severus (Green Variant)

  • Family: Cichlidae

  • Origin: South America (Amazon River Basin)

  • Size: 7 – 10 inches (18 – 25 cm)

  • Lifespan: 8 – 10 years

  • Tank Zone: Mid to Bottom

🌊 Water Parameters

  • TDS: 100 – 200 ppm

  • pH: 6.0 – 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

  • Temperature: 25 – 28°C (77 – 82°F)

  • Hardness: 3 – 10 dGH

🐟 Characteristics

  • Beautiful olive-green body with hints of gold and faint vertical stripes.

  • Round, discus-like body shape, also called the “poor man’s discus.”

  • Calm and peaceful compared to most cichlids.

  • Social, intelligent, and interactive with owners.

  • Works well in semi-peaceful community tanks.

🍽️ Food

  • Type: Omnivorous

  • Diet: Cichlid pellets, flakes, bloodworms, brine shrimp, spirulina, and blanched vegetables (peas, zucchini, spinach).

  • Feeding: Twice daily in moderate amounts.

🛠️ Maintenance

  • Tank Size: Minimum 55 gallons for a pair, 75+ gallons for community setups.

  • Weekly Water Change: 25–30%.

  • Tank setup: Driftwood, smooth rocks, sandy or fine gravel, hardy plants.

  • Needs strong filtration and stable water quality.

👥 Social Behavior

  • Minimum Group Size: Can be kept singly, in pairs, or peaceful groups.

  • Tank Mates: Angelfish, Geophagus, Silver Dollars, Gouramis, Plecos, Corydoras, larger Tetras.

  • Avoid: Aggressive fish like Oscars, Flowerhorns, or very small species (risk of being eaten).

✅ Do’s

  • Provide hiding spaces with wood, rocks, and plants.

  • Keep in a spacious, clean, and warm tank.

  • Offer a mixed diet for best color and health.

  • House with peaceful or semi-peaceful species.

❌ Don’ts

  • Don’t keep in overcrowded or dirty tanks.

  • Don’t mix with aggressive or fin-nipping fish.

  • Don’t use unstable water parameters.

  • Don’t overfeed – they gain weight quickly.

⭐ Quick Tips
The Green Severum Cichlid is a hardy, calm, and attractive fish with earthy green tones.
It is a great centerpiece fish for a South American community aquarium and an excellent option for hobbyists who want a medium-large peaceful cichlid.