Severum Cichlid Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Severum Cichlid in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (280 liters) for a single adult, larger for groups or breeding pairs
• Compatibility: Can be kept with other similarly sized, semi-aggressive South American cichlids, large tetras, plecos, and other robust community fish. Avoid very small or overly aggressive tank mates.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-filtered aquarium with plenty of hiding places created by driftwood, rocks, and robust plants. Substrate should be sand or fine gravel. Good water quality and regular water changes are essential. They are known to browse on softer plants.

Water parameters

Temperature

24-29°C (75-84°F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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