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Description
Heros efasciatus (5-6 cm)
Majestic South American cichlid - peaceful, sociable and colourful
Heros efasciatus, also known as Green Severum, is a large Amazonian cichlid highly prized for its tolerance, elegant green/yellow coat, and compatibility with other large, calm fish. It is often used as a peaceful alternative to large African cichlids in community aquariums in South America.
Behaviour and maintenance
This cichlid is :
- Sociable in young groups, forms pairs when mature
- Territorial during reproduction, otherwise rather calm
- Highly intelligent: recognises its caretaker and interacts with him.
Diet
Omnivorous, mainly vegetarian:
- Granules for cichlids (floating or sinking)
- Poached vegetables: courgette, peas, spinach
- Occasionally: bloodworms, krill, artemia, etc.
Water quality
- Temperature: 25 - 29°C
- pH: 6.0 - 7.5
- GH: 4 - 12 °dGH
- KH: 3 - 8 °KH
- Conductivity: 100 - 250 µS
It tolerates slightly hard, stable water. A powerful filter and regular water changes are recommended.
Decor and environment
Ideally :
- Fine sand or smooth substrate
- Hardy plants: Anubias, Crinum, Echinodorus
- Hiding places: roots, stones, coconut palms
Maintenance sheet
| Scientific name | Heros efasciatus |
|---|---|
| Common name | Green Severum |
| Adult size | 18 - 20 cm |
| Origin | Amazonia (Brazil, Peru, Colombia) |
| Temperature | 25 - 29 °C |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| GH | 4 - 12 °dGH |
| KH | 3 - 8 °KH |
| Conductivity | 100 - 250 µS |
| Life expectancy | 8 - 12 years |
| Behaviour | Moderate territorial, sociable |
| Living zone | Environment / bottom |
| Minimum volume | 250 L (couple) |
| Diet | Omnivorous (preferably plant-based) |
AquaBota tip
For magnificent golden or green colours, feed with spirulina-enriched granules and provide a contrasting dark décor. Heros is also a good companion for Geophagus or Uaru in a well-planted XXL tank.
Shipping and delivery of live fish
Fish are shipped with care in secure isothermal packaging, with pure oxygen and gel-pack if required.
Delivery methods
- France Express (secure delivery in France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
- In-store collection at Sombreffe (Belgium)
Shipment organisation
- Orders closed: every Monday at 10.00 a.m.
- France: departures on Monday or Tuesday, depending on the department, for delivery between Tuesday and Thursday.
- Belgium and Luxembourg: departures on Monday and Tuesday for delivery between Tuesday and Wednesday.
Questions frequentes
Informations specifiques
Protocole livraison vivant
DELIVERY OF LIVE ANIMALS – FRANCE EXPRESS
Delivery of live animals with France Express (mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
When will my order be shipped?
We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays only. No shipments are made from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive.
Any order containing live animals must be placed before Monday at 10:00 am.
It will be shipped on Monday or Tuesday of the same week, depending on the destination.
How long will it take for my order to be delivered?
Delivery takes 24 hours (48 hours maximum) on weekdays.
No deliveries are made on weekends.
How will my order be shipped?
Via France Express, a carrier approved for the transport of animals.
Delivery is secure and the packaging is suitable (insulated boxes).
We add refrigerated packs in summer and heat packs in winter.
Where do you deliver?
Throughout mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Important: no deliveries will be made to pick-up points.
Do I need to be at home to receive the parcel?
Yes, you must be present.
You must be available at the specified time slot so that the delivery driver can hand-deliver the parcel.
Live animals are transported separately from other items. AquaBota is entitled to postpone a shipment in the event of adverse weather conditions.
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