Banded Cichlid Care Guide
Heros severus
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Bioload Score
5600
PeacefulModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 20.0 cm / 8.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 150L (40 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous, prefers a varied diet including high-quality flakes/pellets, live/frozen foods, and vegetable matter
Community Compatibility
They can be kept with other peaceful fish of similar size and temperament, such as other cichlids, tetras, rasboras, and catfish. Avoid keeping them with aggressive or fin-nipping species.
Gender Differences
Males are generally larger and develop more pointed extensions on their dorsal and anal fins.
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