Green Severum Cichlid

The Green Severum Cichlid (Heros severus) is a popular South American cichlid known for its vibrant green body with subtle golden highlights and distinctive body shape. It is a calm, semi-aggressive species that adds elegance to community aquariums.

Green Severums thrive in well-planted tanks with open swimming areas. They are social and do best when kept in small groups or as a single centerpiece fish. Their calm nature makes them compatible with other medium-sized tropical fish, and their patterns become more vivid with age.

Care Guide:

• Temperature: 24–28°C

• pH: 6.5–7.5

• Tank Size: Minimum 75 gallons

• Diet: Cichlid pellets, flakes, live/frozen foods (shrimp, worms)

• Behavior: Semi-aggressive, peaceful with similarly sized species

• Breeding: Substrate spawner; guards eggs and fry