Severum care
Heros severus
Severum (Heros severus) grows to about 20 cm (7.9 in) and needs a tank of at least 250 liters (66 US gallons). Keep it at 24–29 °C (75–84 °F) with a pH of 6–7.5.
FreshwaterEasySemi-aggressiveEats small fishEats plants
Adult size20 cm · 7.9 in
Smallest tank250 L · 66 gal
Temperature24–29 °C · 75–84 °F
pH6–7.5
GroupAlone or a pair
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
SwimsMiddle
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
AngelfishBristlenose plecoDwarf gouramiSwordtailNerite snailMystery snailPearl gouramiRosy barbCommon plecoPictus catfishClown loachYoyo loach
Avoid with
Neon tetraGuppyCardinal tetraZebra danioHarlequin rasboraCherry barbOtocinclusEmber tetraChili rasboraCelestial pearl danioEndler's livebearerHoney gourami
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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