Our Guide To Keeping Green Severum Cichlid Fish
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About Fish Species:
- Scientific name: Heros efasciatus
- Common name: Green Severum Cichlid
- Family: Cichlidae
- Origin: South America (Amazon River Basin)
- Adult length: 20-25 cm
- Lifespan: 10-15 years
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Tank Setup:
- Green Severum Cichlids prefer a spacious tank with plenty of hiding places and areas for exploration. A minimum tank size of 75 gallons is recommended for a pair of these fish.
- Provide a substrate of fine sand or small gravel and include driftwood, rocks, and caves for shelter.
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Water Parameters:
- Keep the water temperature between 24 to 28°C (75 to 82°F).
- Maintain a pH level between 6.5 to 7.5.
- Water hardness should be kept between 5 to 15 dGH.
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Filtration and Water Flow:
- A powerful filtration system is necessary to maintain water quality, as Green Severum Cichlids can be messy eaters.
- Ensure good water flow but avoid strong currents that may stress the fish.
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Diet:
- Green Severum Cichlids are omnivores and should be fed a varied diet consisting of high-quality pellets or flakes, supplemented with occasional live or frozen foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and earthworms.
- Include plenty of vegetable matter in their diet, such as blanched spinach, zucchini, and peas.
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Tank mates:
- They can be kept with other peaceful community fish of similar size and temperament, such as other South American cichlids, tetras, catfish, and peaceful barbs.
- Avoid housing them with aggressive or territorial species that may provoke aggression.
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Behavior and Compatibility:
- Green Severum Cichlids are generally peaceful but can become territorial during breeding or if they feel threatened.
- They may form pairs and exhibit breeding behavior, so provide plenty of hiding spots for potential spawning sites.
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Green Severum Cichlid (Heros efasciatus)
Livestock Shipping
Our shipping is £20 on orders of livestock over £20, order below that amount will have a £5 surcharge due to the costs involved. Before placing an order with us, please remember to do your own research and make sure that the species you are ordering are all compatible together (if going into the same tank). We do not take any responsibility for fish being mix incorrectly. If you are still unsure after doing your own research then please get in touch with us and we can give you our own opinion.
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Our DOA policy
In the unfortunate event any fish are DOA (Dead On Arrival) we will need clear photographic evidence of the fish still sealed in the original bag within 30 minutes of delivery, the photos can be sent to our email address info@riverparkaquatics.co.uk or to our Facebook page.
As long as the evidence of DOA has been satisfactory, we will either offer you a refund or credit/replacements for your next order with us. No cost of the shipping or packaging will be refunded by us and are an expense of the buyer. A replacement can be sent out by itself but the buyer will have to cover the cost of shipping.
Health Concerns
If there are any concerns of the livestock arriving in ill health, we must be notified within 30 minutes of receiving the delivery, we do not take responsibility for any issues that appear after the fish have been acclimated to your tank.
Stock Variation
Many of our photos do not show the exact fish that we have in stock, as such colours and sizes may vary. Feel free to inquire regarding the stock that we have in currently.
