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Green Severum Cichlid

Heros efasciatus

Green Severum Cichlid (Heros efasciatus) aquarium profile: minimum 75 gallon tank, 8 inch adult size, 75-82°F temperature range, and moderate care. Can usually be planned as a single specimen or small group depending on temperament.

FlashyModerate care
Green Severum Cichlid aquarium fish
75 galMinimum tank
8 inAdult size
1Schooling minimum
75-82°FTemperature

Water Range

pH
6-7.5
GH
2-12 dGH
KH
1-8 dKH

Behavior

Temperament
Moderate
Fin nipping
0/5
Territory
3/5

Diet and Care

Diet
omnivore/herbivore
Diet difficulty
2/5
Care difficulty
3/5

Planning Notes

Moderate care needs; may require mature grazing surfaces or supplemental fresh/frozen foods.

This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.

live or fresh foodlarge adult sizehigh bioload
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