Introducing the Green Severum (Heros efasciatus) from Wholesale Tropicals. Originating from Brazil and Peru, these peaceful fish add exotic beauty to your aquarium. With a maximum size of 20cm (7.9 inches) and a temperature range of 23-29°C, they thrive in community tanks with medium-large fish. Featuring stunning green hues, they prefer slow-moving waters with plenty of vegetation. Males can be distinguished by pointed fins. Offer them a varied diet including pellets, flakes, and frozen foods.
Heros appendiculatus
£7.00
Description
The Green Severum, scientifically known as Heros efasciatus, is a stunningly peaceful addition to any community aquarium. Originating from the lush waters of Brazil and Peru, this species brings a touch of the exotic to your tank. With its distinctive green hue and graceful demeanour, the Green Severum is sure to captivate any observer.
Synonyms: Chromys appendiculata, C. fasciata, Cichlasoma severum perpunctatum, Heros appendiculatus, Uarus centrarchoides
The Green Severum is renowned for its gentle nature, making it an excellent choice for community aquariums. In its natural habitat, it thrives in slow-moving waters abundant with vegetation. To replicate this environment, it’s essential to include robust plant species, rocky caves, and bogwood in the aquarium. While Green Severums can be kept in groups or pairs, pairs may become aggressive towards other fish during spawning. Therefore, providing ample hiding spots and visual barriers is crucial.
Male and female Green Severums can be distinguished by their appearance, with males typically exhibiting cheek markings absent in females. To mitigate aggression, consider adding multiple females if the male becomes overly territorial. With time, these intelligent fish often develop a bond with their owners, eagerly awaiting their presence at the tank’s glass.
Providing a varied diet is essential for the well-being of Green Severums. They thrive on a diet of slow-sinking cichlid pellets, flakes, and frozen foods such as mosquito larvae, brine shrimp, and krill. Additionally, they may consume soft-leaved plants, so it’s advisable to choose hardier plant species for the aquarium.
