{"product_id":"green-severum-south-american-cichlid-no-online-purchases","title":"Green Severum - South American Cichlid (No Online Purchases)","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"68913c11-31e8-46c8-ae6d-0ad428a25065\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"68913c11-31e8-46c8-ae6d-0ad428a25065\" data-turn-id-container=\"68913c11-31e8-46c8-ae6d-0ad428a25065\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-3\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:ff047142-4bdb-40f0-b181-b1a659716204-1\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:ff047142-4bdb-40f0-b181-b1a659716204-1\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:ff047142-4bdb-40f0-b181-b1a659716204-1\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"8bce32b4-3463-4e91-bcf9-8693e5ed1b3b\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1tlzvg8\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"34\"\u003eGreen Severum (Heros efasciatus)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGreen Severum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a popular South American cichlid known for its calm temperament, intelligence and metallic green colouring. They are often called the “poor man’s discus” because they have a similar body shape but are easier to care for. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"wrhe77\" data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"616\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pjv54e\" data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eOrigin: Amazon Basin, South America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kudmnb\" data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"417\"\u003eAdult size: 20–25 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lswwya\" data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"441\"\u003eLifespan: 10–15 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oe573y\" data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"509\"\u003eTemperament: Semi-aggressive but generally peaceful for a cichlid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ri39ts\" data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eDifficulty: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qhspdo\" data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"616\"\u003eMinimum tank size: 200 litres for one adult \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1us5ma2\" data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"637\"\u003eWater parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"802\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5ih9wy\" data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eTemperature: 24–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lwvoe5\" data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"675\"\u003epH: 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5d9an7\" data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eSoft to moderately hard water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vg5lrd\" data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eStrong filtration and weekly water changes recommended \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"16qr10l\" data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eAquarium setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"845\"\u003eGreen Severums prefer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"987\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ynn9a3\" data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eDriftwood and rocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12u0nud\" data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"889\"\u003eOpen swimming space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kw8qo3\" data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eSand or fine gravel substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lp4dso\" data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eHardy plants such as Anubias or Java Fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rbth2m\" data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"987\"\u003eModerate water flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eThey may dig occasionally and nibble soft plants. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1xvxjy1\" data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eThey are omnivores and do best on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dcdfn6\" data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eQuality cichlid pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hyfmry\" data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eFrozen bloodworms or brine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fbjc6u\" data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eEarthworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15fvf5x\" data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eVegetables like zucchini, peas and spinach \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gctrkr\" data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eTank mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003eSuitable tank mates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nfa5g4\" data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eSilver Dollars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a2tvyf\" data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003eGeophagus species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hinlky\" data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eLarger tetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"34l6ry\" data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003ePlecos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jze303\" data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003eOther peaceful medium-large South American fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lgh82t\" data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eTiny community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kbcks1\" data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eHighly aggressive cichlids \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"12v647w\" data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eBehaviour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003eGreen Severums are intelligent and interactive fish. Many owners report they recognise feeding time and even take food from your hand. They are usually calm but become territorial during breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freshwater Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48325410455722,"sku":"TF470","price":44.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0325\/1250\/7948\/files\/Green_Severum_-_South_American_Cichlid_No_Online_Purchases_2.jpg?v=1780012802","url":"https:\/\/www.thetechden.com.au\/products\/green-severum-south-american-cichlid-no-online-purchases","provider":"The Tech Den ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}