Species Profile
Severum
Heros efasciatus
Cichlidspeaceful
Adult size
8″
Minimum tank
55 gal
Temperature
75–82°F
pH
6–7.5
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
mid
Diet
Pellets, frozen, veggie
Notes
Disc-shaped 'gentle giant' South American cichlid, often called the poor man's discus. Will eat small tankmates and chew soft plants. Pairs work in 55gal+ with mid-sized tankmates; long-lived (15+ years).
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Severum
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Severumin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Cardinal Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Rummynose Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Harlequin Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Fancy Guppy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Platy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Molly
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Swordtail
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Male Betta
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Dwarf Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Honey Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Pearl Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
German Blue Ram
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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