Severum – Green

Green Severum Cichlid is a peaceful freshwater fish, suitable for communities of non-aggressive medium-large sized fish. The Green Severum can be found in South American slow-moving river with heacy vegatation. Their colorful body and pleasant temperature makes them a popular aquarium fish. You could always find interestingLive Fish, Aquarium Plantsand Aquarium supplies in Coburg Auqarium online store.

Features of Green Severum Cichlid:

• Green Severum Cichlids are green with a yellow belly, juveniles also have dark stripes but these fade away as they grow
• They are smart pet fish and love to interact with their keeper
• Love to dig the substrate
• The average lifespan is 10 years

Green Severum Cichlid: Care, Diet and Tank Mates

The Best Aquarium Size for Green Severum Cichlid:

Severum Cichlid require a minimum size of 150L. If you want to keep a community of fish, youll need a bigger tank.Browse Aquarium Tank Selection here.

Tank Mate Compatibility:

Green Severum Cichlid love living in large groups.Theyare generally peaceful andcan also compatible with most America cichlids, larger ters and catfish. Possible tank mates includes:

• Severum Cichlid
• Blue Acara
• Keyhole Cichlid
• Festivum Cichlid

Coburg Aquarium, specialised in different species of live fish

Green Severum Cichlid Fish Food:

Theycan be fed with Slow-sinking cichlid flakes or pellets. Live food and vegetable like peas or Romaine lettuce can help them to attain optimum health.Cichlid Fish Foodincludes

• OSI Cichlid Flakes
• Fish Fuel Frozen Cichlid Food
• Hikari Cichlid Fish Food
• Bloodworms
• Dried blackworms
• Brine Shrimp

Green Severum Cichlid Tank Setup:

Aquarium Filtration

They do fine with strong efficient filtration. It is better to use an external filter such as a hang-on-the-back type or a canister filter. Here are some great brands to consider:

• Aqua OneInternal Filters, Canister Filters, Hang On Filters
• Eheim Classic Canister Filter with Media
• Fluval Internal Filter, Hang On Filter, Canister Filter
• Oase Internal Filters, Canister Filters

Aquarium Heater

Maintaining proper temperatures is important for tropical fish, and this is especially true for cichlids. Install an aquarium heater if necessary.

Aquatic Plants

Green Severum Cichlidshave digging behavior. So live aquarium plants that attach to driftwood and rocks, or potted plants are recommended, likeAnubias on Driftwood, Aquarium Plants in pot. Check our Live Aquarium Plantshere.

Decorations

To mimic Green Severum Cichlid’s nature inbaitate. Rocks, Tree Roots, Driftwood, Pipe, and even clay pots are all good choices. Ornaments for your tank:

• biOrb Ornaments Collections
• Aqua One Ornaments Collections
• Kazoo Ornaments Collections
• Bonsai Driftwood Collections
• Big Rocks and Coves are only avalibale in Coburg Aquarium physical store

Substrate

Sand is recommended for Severum Cichlids.A variety of Substrates are available at Coburg Aquarium.