PisciDex Species Profile
Green Severum
Large relatively mild South American cichlid that still needs space, filtration, and durable aquascaping.
Heros efasciatus
Cichlidae | South America | Amazon and Orinoco basins
Core Requirements
Tank Size
75 gallons minimum
Adult Size
10 inches
Group Size
Solo
Bioload
6/10
Water Parameters
Temperature
75-84 F
pH
6-7.5
Plant Safe
No
Invert Safe
No
Data Confidence
medium
Temperature note: Recommended and tolerated temperature ranges currently match the primary care profile.
Care Warnings
- Large cichlid that may eat small fish and damage delicate plants.
Behavior & Husbandry
Temperament
Semi-Aggressive
Aggression
5/10
Diet
Omnivore
Difficulty
Intermediate
Lifespan
10 years
Breeding
Intermediate
Schooling
No
Compatibility Tags
Large TankSemi AggressiveTerritorialMid WaterSoftwater
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Species Compatibility
Database-driven compatibility notes for planning community aquariums.