2 red devil's 55 gal. Do you think a 55 gallon is too small for one? 1 Frontosa. MFK Member. It's been a while, but I'm back! Most adult sevs that I have seen in person top out at about 9" TL (they are deep bodied and thick at that size), but I have heard of Sevs getting to be as big as 12" - so I can totally see why some people feel that a 55g is the minimum... yeah i've been on her about the oscar for awhile. FireMouth Tank Mates (55 Gallon) Sat Nov 20, 2010 2:30 am I may have asked this question like 2 time but im desperate to get some good suggestions because im finding this really hard to figure out . He came from a tank with a couple of schooling fish, a ghost knife and some pleco and catfish...The tank was larger than mine...These are the fish Im considering BUT dont know how many.. 1 Jack Dempsey, 4 silver dollars 65 gal. 55 gallon Peacock Cichlid tank. 55 gallon- African cichlid tank 30 gallon- EBJD tank Rip- EBJD 6/6/11. If only i realised this before.. (Oscars, Geophagines, Discus, Apistogramma, Green Terrors, Angels, Severums, Pikes, etc.). i do plan on moving them to my 75g though when its set up. Thanks! All opinions and observations are welcome. She shares a 55g, densly fake-planted, with 2 established pairs of bolivian rams, a 4" geo steindachneri and a few scissor tail rasbora. as Tank Mates. Then I want to turn the 125 into a tank for some larger cichlids. I have a 5ft 130G Severum tank. All Severum will do well in an aquarium with soft and acid water, but anything higher than a 7.2 pH should be avoided. Any community tank involving them should be closer to 80 gallons. Add live plants with caution as Severums will eat nip at them, fake plants are acceptable. :feedback: Eric . I want to get some tank mates but its been a while since I have had a tank. (Severum) reply #3. For example, the additional space needed for a canister filter. Needless to say, the fish were in bad shape when I returned and I lost the 2 jurupari. My severum has just had to be moved urgently out of my community tank because he ate a frog and possibly 2 neons too.. I'm wandering if a severum cichlid can be compatible with fish other than a cichlid, like a black ghost knife, angelfish, catfish(I read somewhere that someone had them in with a ghost knife and angels) thanks! Up for sale are Unsexed Red Shoulder Severum. rainbowcharmer AC Members. An update on the wood grain 55 Gallon tank that I cleaned up and resealed. He's with a 9 inch. Gold Severums require an aquarium of 55 gallons for a pair and the aquarium should be larger (75-90 gallons) if multiple tank mates are added. The total number of Cichlids that you can keep in a 55 gallon tank can be affected by more than just the volume of water. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. But today we brought it to the lfs and she picked out a geophagus surinemesis. A few of the characteristics of the Blood Parrot will help you determine parrot fish compatibility in your aquarium. Understanding Your Cichlids. Dark Convict Cichlid . Big personalities in small packages. "died from ick" My question is could i properly house 1 or 2 severum(s) in a 55 gallon. HI Katie, I just added a 4 inch Green Severum to my 90gal a week ago and he's doing great. My girlfriend has a 55 gallon tank with a gold severum, an eclipse catfish, a clowm pleco and a farlowella. Other Cichlid Tank Considerations. Dark Convict Cichlids, for the most part, remain under six inches, however, they make incredible Oscar tank mates. I used to have a few more inhabitants but i gave them away to make room for some more suitable tankmates. You can attest to this by observing them swimming around almost all day long. Pacus will eat small fish that they can catch, but Zebra Danios swim fast and can often avoid being eaten. My severum has just had to be moved urgently out of my community tank because he ate a frog and possibly 2 neons too.. Apart from rocks, you may also include a few little caves to provide that much needed safe haven for them. Sep 28, 2010 #2 i would consider a bigger tank but that is just me. 5 years ago. We use cookies to improve your experience on this website and so that ads you see online can be tailored to your online browsing interests. We're taking him to a pet store with a huge oscar tank. In that size tank, no other tankmates can be recommended. 35 gal. FishyGurl. Member. by MetalHead06351 » Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:04 pm, by DirtyBlackSocks » Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:13 pm, by MetalHead06351 » Thu Apr 24, 2008 7:04 pm, by MetalHead06351 » Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:13 pm, by DeadFishFloating » Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:30 am, by MetalHead06351 » Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:47 pm, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 6 guests, Discussion regarding only South American Cichlid species. 1 Texas. I'd love to get a tiger Oscar, however I feel that an Oscar would be cramped by itself in a 55 gallon let alone with a bichir. About a month ago I bought 2 severums, one green and one gold. Red Spotted Severums are native to lakes and tributaries of the Amazon Basin in South America. However, a 100-gallon tank is required for a breeding pair or community tank. They prefer an aquarium with dense plant vegetation and lots of shelter spots. H. efasciatus gets to about 12 inches (31 cm) and needs at least a 55 gallon aquarium or larger. The Severum is a trusting fish, and will often accept food directly from its owner's hand. Do you recommend putting the EBJD in a 38 gallon (36 inches long), I don’t really have room in my apartment for another tank, but I could possible squeeze a 55 on this one stand that I have and get rid of a tank. What I want to do is get a 75 or 90 gallon tank to house the festivum and geos in with some lemon tetras (any breeding pairs will get their own tank to spawn in if they are too aggressive). One to two … There is not enough territory for two fish to establish separate claims, and therefore the aggression would be excessive. As they grow, which they will do quickly if fed enough of the proper fish food and given frequent partial water changes, you will want to move them up to a 55 gallon tank or larger. Silver dollars are good tank mates.....even larger cichlids like JD's, and GT's will work out well. Can't remember exactly when we got it. We currently have purchase options for 1" unsexed fish. Please see below for details on this aquarium, if you're interested. Reply. I would like one tank that has a show fish but read Severums get 8 inches. The minimum tank size required for them is around 55 gallons. If that's the case it would make introducing other cichlids a bit of a problem. The standard dimensions for a 55 gallon tank will be 48 1/4 x 12 3/4 x 21 inches, with the exception of a tall tank. Somthing from the festivum complex could compete with a severum - whether or not it'll work in the long run is just luck. By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of data and cookies. As they grow, which they will do quickly if fed enough of the proper fish food and given frequent partial water changes, you will want to move them up to a 55 gallon tank or larger. She really wants another cichlid, ca or sa, but i'm not sure what she could fit, if anything. • Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons • Water Conditions: 72-84° F, KH 4-10, pH 5.5-7.0 ... with a pair of Severum needing an aquarium closer to 75 gallons, or if multiple tank mates are added. They ideally prefer a fine sand or small smooth gravel substrate as they will scoop sand with their mouths looking for food items. reply #4. groovygourami. my sevs are 6.5" and 5.5" and have plenty of room to swim. Tank. Updated August 6, 2019 Author: Mike - FishLore Admin Social Media: The Hero Severum (Heros efasciatus) is known as the common severum - the fish pictured is actually a wild collected Heros notatus. An aquarium of around 50 gallons should be considered a minimum size aquarium for Spotted Severum, with a pair of Severum needing an aquarium closer to 75 gallons, or if multiple tank mates are added. https://aqua-fanatic.blogspot.com/2011/05/severum-cichlid-profile.html gouramis sharks tank-mates. They should be provided with a fine sand to smooth gravel substrate and a few structures for shelter (driftwood, rocks, and vegetation) and at least one cave. Oct 2, 2010 #8 id do a male firemouth and male convict, with the sev and call her stocked! The minimum size tank that is universally recommended for one full grown oscar is 55 gallons (4ft). Expand signature. Today's video is a bit different - less talking, and more fish! I’d prefer pleco of some sort if possible but don’t want it to get huge. Dwarf Gourami's should be OK. Bala Shark NO. She is happy w/plenty of swimming room and doesn't bother the other tank mates unless they're picking on her. Until recently, I had 2 pairs of Severum. Maybe with a JD mate? My petco's sale end with a 55 gallon so that would be the biggest tank I am willing to buy and capable of buying under this sale. 6. Leanne88. I keep hearing stories about intolerant Severum, but I've never met one. Hero Severum. Nick-thank you so much for telling me that! Although Severum can be housed in a large community aquarium with other relative peaceful species of same size, they do best in a black water biotope setup in a tank of at least 60 gallon capacity with a sand or fine gravel substrate, a few river rocks arranged into caves, several pieces of driftwood or bogwood branches, and some Indian Almond Leaves on the bottom of the tank. I was thinking between the tank being only 12" wide and this fish growing to 8" he will not have enough room. I'm sorry I am just terrible at stocking aquaria, in my 29 gallon attempt I had a rainbow shark that murdered a clown pleco. What to do!?? Compatibility: recommended tank mates include Firemouth Cichlids, Eartheaters, Electric Blue Jack Dempseys, Plecostomus ... Two Penguin 350B filters will fit on the back of an 80-gallon aquarium and are ideal. Only one Severums may be squeezed into a 55 gallon tank, but with that you don't have many options open for tank mates, In a 55 gallon tank you could probably have a pleco as a tank mate, but that wouldn't be interesting would it? I know they get pretty big, similar size fish make the best tank mates, a minimum of 40 gallons for one 55+ for a pair. I was going to move them, and then I got a minI. i forgot to tell u that they are both babies in a 15 gallon tank. A 55 gallon aquarium made from glass will not scratch easily and is cheaper, but they are more susceptible to breaking and will not hold water temperatures as well as an acrylic tank. I currently have a 55 gallon rectangular tank with 4 juvenile turquoise severum (2.5-3" long), 5 GBRs (all roughly 3" long) and a bristlenose pleco. Jun 15, 2006 6,635 26 105 31 no where. angelfish. But blue acaras make great severum take mates. How old and how large is the Severum? In that size tank, no other tankmates can be recommended. MFK Member. 7 years ago. Due to their popularity and successful breeding, the Gold Severum is always available via local retailers and online vendors. Tank Mates for Blue Acaras. Severum cichlids are moderately aggressive so they can hold their own against Oscar Fish. a lot of people think a 55 is the bare minimum to keep one longterm (and usually alone). Space is important . They're just so laid back and peaceful in their current tank that I guess they have me fooled. I'm looking into getting a bichir for my 55 gallon. We would suggest that you contemplate a fish tank of at least 55-gallons, if not more. i have a pair in my 55g with 3 small dats. It prefers a lightly-planted tank with a soft bottom and a few rooted plants. To be honest I don't know what an exlipse catfish is, but I think the clown pleco and farlowella are good tankmates that shouldn't cramp the severums style! So you would be aiming to go to the next step, a 75 gallon tank. I have been fascinated with severums ever since i had one about 2 years ago. Looking to start a new tank (55 gallon) with a Severum being the focal point. The Severum requires a 40 gallon or larger tank that is at least 40 inches long and 20 inches tall. Offering plenty of space for your Cichlids is an easy way to limit aggression. I have a 55 gallon long aquarium now with one red spot severum, one cobalt blue angel, 6 blue gouramis, and 2 pictus. He has been in the community tank for months and never been aggresive and then just suddenly.. Im figuring as baby fish they are fine but as they grow they should be in a species only tank.. ... and they will literally terrorize their tank mates; for this reason a pair should have their own tank. FishyGurl. A single Oscar should be kept in at least a 55-gallon tank. The minimum size tank that is universally recommended for one full grown oscar is 55 gallons (4ft). Jun 15, 2006 6,635 26 105 31 no where. In a 75 gallon tank (4ft) a few tankmates are acceptable. Nov 2, 2003 #4. Sep 16, 2012. kyfish91 . Even though I can't put them in my 75gal right now because of the mini-cycle, it settles my nerves for when I am able to move them. You may have heard that Oscar Fish is too aggressive to keep any tank mates with it. The larger the tank the better. South American cichlids are a mixed bag of fish who are intelligent, easy to breed, and make great parents. Dwarf Cichlids. The other cichlids established their territories and she just takes the tank as her own. Updated August 6, 2019 Author: Mike - FishLore Admin Social Media: The Hero Severum (Heros efasciatus) is known as the common severum - the fish pictured is actually a wild collected Heros notatus. Severum cichlid can grow as large as 7.9 inches so it requires a large aquarium of at ... Black Banded Leporinus can grow up to 12 inches so it requires a larger tank of at least 55 gallons. answer #2. Banded Cichlids make great tank mates. They are pretty peaceful but get on the large size if well cared for. https://aqua-fanatic.blogspot.com/2011/05/severum-cichlid-profile.html well add some danios for dithers and a catfish of some sort! While the Blood Red Parrot is believed to be a cross between the Midas and Redhead Cichlid, this cannot be confirmed definitively. If you want to try it you may have to tear down the current aquascaping and re-design in a whole new way. JavaScript is disabled. 55 gallon- African cichlid tank 30 gallon- EBJD tank Rip- EBJD 6/6/11. the severum is about 6 inches, and around 8 months, give or take a few. Severum come in multiple color varieties and should be kept in a moderately large tank (55 Gal minimum). I will have one Gold Severum 5-6 inches. i will have to get some pics when it gets a little more situated. Any advice on setting up a tank/environment for it would be great! Oscars too if you have a big enought ank for these fish. I have a Green Severum in a 55 gallon tank. Some possible tank mates I was hoping to go with it were German/electric rams, geophagus, and a pleco or catfish. Oscar tank mates. Severum cichlid tank mates? You need to separate them asap. Re: Severum Tank Mates 100 Gallon tank Sun Nov 29, 2015 5:16 pm In a 100G tank, you will be maxed out with your current stocklist when the fish are full grown IMO. Acceptable tank mates to try are rosy Tetra, black banded Leporinus, severum, butterfly fish and rasbora. Hero Severum. When placed in the same living environment with the African Cichlids, it is advisable to provide a spacious tank … Despite the fact that they are fond of hiding from time to time, African Cichlids are very active. A good tank is at least a 55 gallon a... s a juvenile as they are quite active and upgrading to a 75 gallon or a 125 gallon is recommended. One pair in a 40 (3 foot) with some grow out Geophagus, and another pair in a 60G Hex with some Yellow Labs and a couple of spare fish... and neither pair ever damaged a single fin. Know breeding, food, behavior, life, size and tank mates for this aggresive Oscar fish. Heck... both pairs spawned. I know a 38 is too small for JDs, do you guys think a 55 would be necessary for the EBJ in a tank solo? Silver Dollar with Oscar Fish? I've had a Severum in a 55 gallon for about 2 years, along with a festivum, rainbow cichlid, calvus, and 3 pictus catfish. Nov 2, 2003 #4. I have always love cichilds. These fish can make good tank mates with the African Cichlids and other fish species because they are friendly and easy to get along with. • Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons • Water Conditions: 75-82° F, pH 6.0-6.5, dH 2-6 ... are very popular as they are one of the few larger and peaceful cichlids in the hobby and generally do not bother their tank mates. The Gold Severum is very popular as its one of the most peaceful, larger cichlids in the hobby and generally don't bother their tank mates. My sev, female gold, is about 2 yrs old and about the size as a coffee saucer (her body, no fins). Just let me hear your thoughts. I have read that they're less aggressive than Mbuna's. I know they get pretty big, similar size fish make the best tank mates, a minimum of 40 gallons for one 55+ for a pair. After a two year absence I have returned to continue documenting my fishkeeping life. Could anyone give me some ideas on what might work? Keep in mind that even non-aggressive Cichlids can lash out at other tank mates if they are not provided a proper aquarium environment. Would bolivian rams work? 30 to 40 gallons can be used for a single species tank, particularly if they’re kept in pairs. For a beginner, I recommend at least a 55-gallon tank for any attempts at a community of SA cichlids. Why Severum cichlids are good tank mate for Oscar Fish? Hi I have a 30 Gallon Tank since one month now with 2 mollies and 2 platys .. please suggest suitable tank mates for them .. preferably big fishes... and how many more can i keep .. i have heard about Kissing Gourami and Bala Sharks but are they safe for mollies and platys .. Gaz. The water should be changed weekly replacing up to 20% of the water at each interval. All Severum will do well in an aquarium with soft and acid water, but anything higher than a 7.2 pH should be avoided. Well, by now everyone knows of the $1 per gallon sell at petco. The severum started chasing the Angelfish and i don't know what to do. Gt's are slow growers anyways..It took over a year for my female GT to grow 5 in half inches, so yes you can get away with having a GT in the 55 gallon, but if you wanted other tank mates with that GT, then you're looking for trouble.My female GT may of been the best cichlid I owned out of any of the others I have right now, but she didn't hesitate to shred my male Texas for territory. Beware, Tiger Barbs don’t get along with every species, so knowing which fish species make the best tiger barb tank mates is crucial to ensure a safe and happy environment for your fish. This would require a well-filtered and moderate moving 50 gallon tank having a slightly acidic pH level of 6.0-6.5, water hardness ranging from 4-6 dGH and a temperature of 23.3-28.9˚C, so getting a heater is something you should definitely consider. The more I read about severums, the more interested I become with this fish. i forgot to tell u that they are both babies in a 15 gallon tank. This fish can grow up to 7.9 inches so it will not fit into the mouth of your Oscar Fish and get eaten. Minimum tank size: 29 gallons, but as they grow larger and larger you might want to consider a 55 gallon tank (They can grow up to 8 inches tall 6 inches wide which is quite big) For the full article: Freshwater Angel . Sevs can get pretty big and for that reason a lot of people think a 55 is the bare minimum to keep one longterm (and usually alone). H. efasciatus gets to about 12 inches (31 cm) and needs at least a 55 gallon aquarium or larger. Peacock cichlids are African cichlids (your severums are S. American) so should not really be mixed, besides which your tank is way too small for the severums let alone a peacock cichlid which could get 6" or possibly more. 5 years ago. 65 gal. photo credits to Kodie Gobener Cichlids, as a general rule, are some of the most intelligent fish you’ll ever keep. A tank of no less than 75 gallons is suggested if you intend to keep any tank mates with your Oscar. The minimum tank size required for these fish is a 50-gallon tank – single fish. My girlfriend has a 55 gallon tank with a gold severum, an eclipse catfish, a clowm pleco and a farlowella. Beautiful fish and that tank is really nice. It is intense, solid, and wild enough to stand its ground against an Oscar. Beware, Tiger Barbs don’t get along with every species, so knowing which fish species make the best tiger barb tank mates is crucial to ensure a safe and happy environment for your fish. Share. Additionally, provide fine sand or smooth gravel substrate. well right now it has a 7 inch oscar for a tankmate that I just convinced her to get rid of. There is not enough territory for two fish to establish separate claims, and therefore the aggression would be excessive. Might look into the festivum I saw some yesterday at an lfs. I also had a pair of S. jurupari in the tank a while back. Red Shoulder Severums require an aquarium of 55 gallons for a pair and the aquarium should be larger (75-90 gallons) if multiple tank mates are added. A good tank setup is South American themed tank hardscaped tank with a sand substrate. Thanks for the input. Share. They should be provided with a fine sand to smooth gravel substrate and a few structures for shelter (driftwood, rocks, and vegetation) and at least one cave. 7 years ago. You should only buy these if you have similar sized tank mates or a grow out tank for these. They were 1 1/2 years old when this happened. I think the thing that I find the strangest about my Heros is the fact that they just don't hunt. Hello, I'm planning on getting a 55 gallon tank soon. This will often add an extra four inches of height at the expense of other dimensions. I feed my oscars the Hikari gold food. For this, driftwood, rocks, and caves will do since they mimic natural division in territories. A good tank setup is South American themed tank hardscaped tank with a sand substrate. The severum is not the dominant of the two, so if another cichlid would fit i'm sure we would try it. We use data about you for a number of purposes explained in the links below. Thanks . Thank you I appreciate it. I have no idea how his fish survive in the tanks he keeps...but I digress... you could do another severum in there. 5 years ago. Oscar get bigger than any other South American Cichlid by a couple of inches, and they’ll use that size. Feeding the Severum is quite easy as they will not reject a meal. This space should accommodate the cichlid tank but you may also need to think about the additional equipment needed. They should be provided with a fine sand to smooth gravel substrate and a few structures for shelter (driftwood, rocks, and vegetation) and at least one cave. I currently have a breeding pair of gold cap pear scale angelfish, who are currently raising their first batch of fry I just need advice on how many, and what kinds of peacocks to get? Sep 13, 2003 55 0 0 34 kansas msn.com. The tank water can either be fresh or brackish and the… In this guide to choosing the best tank mates for your Tiger Barbs, I will introduce you to 15 fish species that make great tank buddies for Tiger Barbs. She really wants another cichlid, ca or sa, but i'm not sure what she could fit, if anything. They ideally prefer a fine sand or small smooth gravel substrate as they will scoop sand with their mouths looking for food items. I was wondering if I could put a Severum in the tank, and if applicable what else could go into it. 100 gal SA cichlid,SD, delhezi 80 … Green Severum require an aquarium of 55 gallons for a pair and the aquarium should be larger (75-90 gallons) if multiple tank mates are added. I have a GS, he is about 5-6 inches. 6 atm but I will probably have 3 or 4 as they grow into adulthood. They are social species and can be kept in schools of … South American Cichlid Summary. Silver Dollar 2 Silver Dollar with Clown Loach and Red Flame Dwarf Gourami. L. livebearerfreak Dovii. A true community tank for South American cichlids will likely be 80+ gallons. Jul 30, 2007 1,683 1 0 East Coast, USA. Rocks in the tank can be places for them to seek refuge in case of any aggression from other tank mates. Synonyms: Acara spuria, Astronotus severus, Heros coryphaeus, Heros efasciatus, Heros modestus, Cichlasoma severum, Heros spurius. So I will be getting either a 75 or 90 gallon tank in the near future to rehome my severums into so they have space to grow and hopefully a pair will form and breed. Fish Lore's aquarium forum - aquarium hobbyists helping hobbyists since 2005! They went unmolested by my sev and were thriving until I left for a month and left my tank in the hands of a roommate who, despite my crystal clear directions, did not change the water and only topped it off once. A good tank is at least a 55 gallon a... s a juvenile as they are quite active and upgrading to a 75 gallon or a 125 gallon is recommended. They readily accept flake food and bloodworms. Thanks for all the input guys. ... There’s no way I’d keep any of them in less than a 55 gallon tank. answer #2. Expand signature. I have a 55 gallon tank, cycled, planted etc. L. livebearerfreak Dovii. I was wondering what some good tank mates would be that wouldn't be immediately devoured haha. Keep in mind that they are shy and will require hiding spaces to get away from the Parrot Fish tankma… Gold Severums require an aquarium of 55 gallons for a pair and the aquarium should be larger (75-90 gallons) if multiple tank mates are added. Beautiful fish. I enjoy my severum alot but I find a 55 gallon kind of barren with just 1 fish. (Severum) reply #3. My opinion . The Blood Parrot is a hybrid cichlid that hails from Taiwan and was first bred in the 1980s. Gold Severums are native to lakes and tributaries of the Amazon Basin in South America. These fish max out at about 8". E. Emily Medium Fish. My intention was to put them in my 75 gallon tank, but they were so small at the time I was worried that some of the fish in there would harass them, so I put them in my more peaceful 55 gallon tank. I used to have a pair of them but one night the surviving one decided to kill his tankmate. 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