Green severum

Green Severum – A Peaceful and Elegant Choice for Larger Aquariums

The Green Severum (Heros severus) is a popular choice among freshwater aquarists for its attractive greenish-yellow coloration, round body shape, and graceful swimming behavior. Unlike many other cichlids, Green Severums are generally more peaceful and calm, making them a great addition to semi-aggressive community setups or South American biotope tanks.

These cichlids display their best coloration and personality in spacious aquariums with plenty of open swimming space, driftwood, rocks, and hardy plants. They can grow quite large and require good water quality and consistent care. Green Severums are intelligent, interactive fish that often recognize their owners and show curiosity at feeding time.

Key Features:

• Soft Green-Yellow Coloration: Gentle, natural hues that complement a wide range of aquascapes.

• Peaceful Temperament: More docile than many other cichlid species.

• Intelligent and Social: Recognizes owners and displays interactive behavior.

• Large Size: Reaches 8-10 inches in adulthood, ideal for larger aquariums.

• Perfect for South American Biotopes: Thrives with similar-sized, peaceful to semi-aggressive tank mates.

Recommended Tank Conditions:

• Tank Size: Minimum 55 gallons (larger preferred for adults)

• Temperature: 24°C – 28°C

• pH: 6.5 – 7.5

• Hardness: 5 – 15 dGH

Feeding:

Green Severums are omnivores and thrive on a balanced diet of high-quality cichlid pellets, flakes, vegetables (like spinach or peas), and occasional live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp or bloodworms. A varied diet enhances their health, growth, and natural coloration.

Add peaceful elegance and natural beauty to your aquarium with the Green Severum — a gentle giant admired for both its looks and temperament.