Leave open space between shelters. In a larger tank, choose sturdy fish with similar water needs. Separate a breeding pair if it starts driving other fish away.
Diet
Feed a complete cichlid staple suited to the species. Add suitable frozen food and plant matter such as Hikari Algae Wafers for variety.
Species notes
The 1¾–2 in size is the size on this listing. Plan the permanent aquarium for a full-grown severum.
