
Severum - Green
A$79.95
A$79.95
10-15cm
Description
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 interesting Live Fish, Aquarium Plants and 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, you’ll need a bigger tank. Browse Aquarium Tank Selection here.
Tank Mate Compatibility:
Green Severum Cichlid love living in large groups. They are generally peaceful and can 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:
They can 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 Food includes :
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 One Internal 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 Cichlids have digging behavior. So live aquarium plants that attach to driftwood and rocks, or potted plants are recommended, like Anubias on Driftwood, Aquarium Plants in pot. Check our Live Aquarium Plants here.
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.