Thread starter LisaLQ; Start date Nov 4, 2006; click to view entries! Gold severum Care and Tank Setup. Nov 4, 2006 #1 Large rocks can be used to create resting places or can be used like  obstacles in community tank's. Severum cichlid tank mates? Cichlids need space, fish need space. A geophagus might work . Join Yahoo Answers and get 100 points today. They would NOT be ok with discus. Can be relatively peaceful but can still be a Cichlid. They’re 100% real brine shrimp. Gold severum, even though they can get to 6” – 8” are a very gentle and peaceful fish – and they are cichlids, which makes them stand out even more. Blacksword72. The larger the tank the better. The Natural Habitat of these fish includes rivers, lakes, flooded areas with trees & vegetation under water. Apr 14, 2019. 6.0 to 7.5 is the pH range ( there should never be drastic change's in the pH level). My tank is 85 gallons 62"X18"X22"(LxWxH) so I'm pretty sure it might be big enough for all of them(by the 1 gallon per inch rule). Severum (Heros efasciatus) known to tropical fish keeping enthusiasts as Green Severum, Red Spotted Severum, Golden Severum, Hero Cichlid, and Banded Cichlid are found throughout the main channel of the Amazon, the rio Solimoes, and rio Xingu in South America. Get your answers by asking now. If only i realised this before.. I also gave away a lot of fish in there so that will provide more room, I have a Red Severum with my discus, black ghost knife, african brown knife, dwarf giraffe catfish, 30 something clown loaches and a few other weirdos. They can be kept as a pair or in a South American Cichlid aquarium with other Cichlids who share similar temperament & water parameters. It can be done. General Information: The Green Severum is very popular as its one of the most peaceful, larger cichlids in the hobby and generally don't bother their tank mates. This has worked for several years now, unlike cichlid mixes, which more often than not crumble in the end. What type of severnums are they? Most types of Severum mature anywhere between 6 months to a year depending on lot of factors. With that being said, severums can have different personalities. Large and beautifully colored Golden Severum at feeding time! Member. so maybe it wasn't the silver dollars, but the water conditions were fine, it was a newly cycled tank, the only thing i can think of is that they were sick when i bought them or the bala sharks i had bought at the same time were sick. Once they pair-up, separate them & maintain higher temperature around 78–82 °F  (25.5–27.7 °C), pH should be around 6. Few common names used in the Hobby are Hero Cichlid,Convict fish, Sedate Cichlid & so on. Severum or Banded Cichlid make a good choice for first time aquarists. Severum can grow up to 8 inches in length. I have a 56 gallon tank, I know the fish is about 5-7 inches ( I am buying him from a friend) I want to know what kind of tank mates I can put in my new tank with him. 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. However in the Aquarium Hobby there are more colorful ones, these are all captive bred & due to selective breeding there are lot of variants  available like the Red Severum, Green Severum,Yellow Severum, Golden Severum. It is shared with a big school of serpae tetras and a several synodontis catfish. I would not put angels and severums together. Keep in mind that they are shy and will require hiding spaces to get away from the Parrot Fish tankma… Consider Tank Mates (Think: Dither Fish!) Tank mates should be the ones which share the same water parameters. 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. It also depends on what type of catfish you want to add. Severum Tropical Fish Learn all about the Severum's feeding habits and food types, its behaviour, its origins, its natural habitats, is it male or female, breeding advice and information, suitable tank mates, its sizing and growth range, minimum tank size, water PH and more. i have seen very nice silver dollars too. All Severum Cichlid's fall under the Genus 'Heros', these fish are Native to South America. Both male & female can be kept along with these fry as these mouth brooders make excellent parents. Or anything different. Joined May 17, 2006 Messages 2,025 Reaction score 0 Location Keighley, West Yorkshire, UK. Might put some swords in there. Photo by Andrei P. As a precaution measure, remove the weak males and separate the pairs. I feed all my gold severums this quality brand "omega one" pellets. AJE. Hello Everyone,In this video we talk about Heros efasciatus, or more commonly know as the Severum or Banded Cichlid. Member. Golden Severum and Tank Mates at Feeding Time :) Report Broken Video. 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. Cichlids are happiest when they can use the whole tank without having to deal with other territorial fish. They ideally prefer a fine sand or small smooth gravel substrate as they will scoop sand with their mouths looking for food items. . Rocks in the tank can be places for them to seek refuge in case of any aggression from other tank mates. At this stage monitor the aggression, male Severum's can get aggressive with each other defending a territory, remove the weaker male if needed. Keep in mind there are two opinions to stocking. 210 gallon. Red Shoulder Severums are native to lakes and tributaries of the Amazon Basin in South America, which encompasses a wide variety of water ways. Mine is pretty docile compared to the two in my other tank. I have kept and bred severum of both the green and gold variety, and the worst I have ever seen them do to another fish is to give them a nudge if their food was in danger. There is no such thing as an inch per gallon rule. The Green Severum requires a 30 gallon or larger tank that is at least 40 inches long and 20 inches tall. This fish can grow up to 7.9 inches so it will not fit into the mouth of your Oscar Fish and get eaten. Apart from rocks, you may also include a few little caves to provide that much needed safe haven for them. I always give Severum Cichlid the size advantage over other Cichlids in a community aquarium, as these fish are semi aggressive by nature & easily take defeat if some other fish challenges & wants to takeover their territory, hence understanding their behavior & providing them with their requirements like the right tank size, tank mates, tank decoration & water parameters will only help these fish to thrive in your aquarium. For efficient breeding keep juvenile males and females in the same tank and let them select mates over time. Severums are more compatible with fish other than cichlids than cichlids. Green Severums are native to lakes and tributaries of the Amazon Basin in South America. Driftwood for Severum Cichlid Tank Decoration. 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! There are a few types that will stay small enough for that size tank, but nothing like an RTC, or ID shark. Diet [edit | … Despite the fact that they are fond of … As a result, you need to make sure you select your tank mates and the tank itself quite carefully. Water change & increasing the temperature by 2 degrees triggers spawning in most Cichlids, also both male & female Severum should be well fed. Apr 14, 2019. Tank compatibility [edit | edit source] A reasonably peaceful large Cichlid, can be kept a little like Discus by way of temperament. Any ideas? I got them both from a guy who keeps cichlids but didn't have the room for them. Looking for a compatible south America cichlid besides angles. Male Severum Cichlid with markings on the gill area. The Blood Parrot is a hybrid cichlid that hails from Taiwan and was first bred in the 1980s. ... 1 Severum Cichlid. Severum Tank Mates? They prefer a lightly-planted tank with a soft bottom and a few rooted plants. (RTC would eat eat the knife for sure (have one) IDs grow too large too). The one gallon per inch rule is a joke. I have green and they have nice patterns and blue, orange and green colours :). If you want more cichlids then go for South American as severums are South American cichlids however some may not be compatible and if it is a breeding pair, they may become aggressive during breeding season so keep that in mind. Since both are mild, they can be kept together, IF the tank is big enough. The Severum fry can be fed baby brine shrimp, mini pellets, micro worms & crushed readily available fish food like flakes. These fish are also known to eat fruits which fall in the waters they inhabit. Decorating a Severum Tank depends on the personality of the fish, sometimes its better to give the fish its territory in bigger tank & sometimes its best to have obstacles rather than a hiding place for the Severum to settle down & call it a territory, it all depends on the size of the tank & the tank mates selected. Should not be kept with bite-sized tank mates, nor with very aggressive or territorial fish as this Severum can be shy. Far too many opinions are based on the former. The eggs can hatch in 24 to 72 hour, these fish are mouth brooders, the fry are released once they are free swimming both male & female take care of the fry. Territory will be battled over. My severum has just had to be moved urgently out of my community tank because he ate a frog and possibly 2 neons too.. The best tank mates for the severums are the large fish and those that keep to themselves. Thread Starter; Blacksword72. Driftwood is a good option for Severum tank as they can create resting spots & also help maintain lower pH. You can keep severums with schooling fish like silver dollars, congo tetras, and rainbows. Angels are cichlids, they share the same territory space as Severums. Apr 14, 2019. Gold Severums are native to lakes and tributaries of the Amazon Basin in South America. Once they choose a partner, the male severum tends to get aggressive towards other males and fish species in a bid to protect their territory. How much did GOP rep exaggerate Paralympic claim? The Red Shoulder Severum is very popular as its one of the most peaceful, larger cichlids in the hobby and generally does not bother their tank mates. Most Male Severum's are Larger in size,they have pointed dorsal & cloacal fin's. If you are someone who likes to spend time watching your fish seated in front of your aquarium, these fish would not disappoint, I find them somewhat comical & I'm sure its not only me. Tank mates should be the ones which share the same water parameters. Why Severum cichlids are good tank mate for Oscar Fish? Convict Cichlids have a great personality. By the 6th or 8th month, they’ll have matured and chosen their ideal partner which is subject to water conditions. Severum (Heros efasciatus) fish profile and care information such as tank size, tank mates, life span, diet, foods, breeding, behavior, tank setup and temperament. There are many types of Severum Cichlids which occur naturally, few of them are Heros efasciatus, Heros severus, Heros liberifer. A little big for what I am looking for though. Get it out of your head because it will get you into trouble. The Severum fry can be kept with the parents for about a month after which the fry should be moved into a grow-out tank or Nursery tank. In case of aggressive tank mates like Jewelfish the size advantage should be given to Severum, in case of Angelfish as tank mates size advantage should be given to Angelfish as they are less aggressive than Severum. 5 red severum , 2 gold 1 green severum , 3 geophagus , 3 frontosa , 2 electric blue jack dempsey , 6 clown loach. While the Blood Red Parrot is believed to be a cross between the Midas and Redhead Cichlid, this cannot be confirmed definitively. Most Female Severum's are smaller in size, they have less marking around their gill area, the dorsal & cloacal fin is not pointed. You can't put 8 Oscars in your tank just because you counted their inches and it worked. How many gallons/how large of a tank is good to keep 1 African Dwarf frog, 6 neon tetras, 2 platinum guppies, 1 small betta, & 2 zebras? Severums present a very solid option for hobbyists intended to pair oscars with another fairly large cichlid. The spawning is an act of jaw-lock & fin slapping, the female can lay up to 1000 eggs. Still have questions? Ropefish, Brown Hoplos, Horseface Loaches, Plecos, Geophagus and Parrot Cichlids can make for probable tank mates for Severum Cichlids. The red spotted severum Care Guide is here. A BGK would work fine IF the tank is big enough, though it won't lead to as nice an aquarium as one with a pair of sevs and a bunch of smaller fish. Try these brine shrimp cubes once and your fish will go nuts. Severum cichlids are moderately aggressive so they can hold their own against Oscar Fish. The Severum is a carnivore and will eat most prepared and frozen foods, including freeze-dried bloodworms, tubifex, and ocean plankton, as well as flake food and Cichlid pellets. They show their best colour and behaviour when kept in properly mated pairs. the inch per gallon rule ONLY works with small, peaceful fish. My Nicaraguan pair share the whole 75 gallon and they use all of it. Its because cichlids are territorial that they should NOT be mixed, and when they are, only in big tanks. We’ve already talked about how aggression between cichlids can be a source of stress, but you should also consider how your severum’s other tank mates might be affecting its mood. One is what you can get away with, the other is what the fish need to do well. At first we had to get a temporary tank (64 litres) for them and they were happy in that for a while, they are now in the big tank and the big one chases the small one sometimes. A few of the characteristics of the Blood Parrot will help you determine parrot fish compatibility in your aquarium. They will tolerate other Severum varities only in a very large tank, well over 100 gallons, but are more tolerant of other species of fish. They can go with the more peaceful plecos and any top dweller that doesn't get to tiny. 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! Severum Cichlids are Omnivores, readily available food can be Fed which includes Pellets, Flakes, Freeze Dried Worms & they eat vegetables like cucumber, zucchini etc. More then 5 years, few have known to live for 10 years. With the fish I have : 4 albino tiger barbs 2 torpedo barbs (expensive but they are really nice shoaling fish) 2 filament barbs Blood Parrot (Not my choice but swims about with the severums) Synodontis Catfish (No idea what variety but it is really cool when they come to get food from the top) 1 tiger barb (came from a smaller tank after his shoal all died and was with the severums alone then shoaled with the filament barbs now with the albino tiger barbs) I would recommend torpedo barbs, and tiger barbs, however, I have read that the tiger barbs may fin-nip the severums but I have had no problem. You can keep them with bottom dwellers like catfish and loaches. Not only do severums reach a similar size to oscars—12 inches (~30cm)—they also hail from the same part of the world: the Amazon basin. Think about what the fish need to do well. 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.. Severum Tank Mates. I have these fish and they are amazing, my breeding pair are in a 100 gallon tank. Angels can get aggressive towards them and vice versa. In few types the Male have markings around their gill area. I am looking for some information on the Gold Severum. Minimum 50 Gallon (190 liters) for a breeding pair & 100 Gallon or bigger for community tank. Severum Cichlids are some what semi-aggressive & again it depends on the personality of the fish. Severum With Oscar Tank Mate. I got a 75 gallon and 2 severum's. Learn about their Compatible tank mates, handling their aggression, Breeding & … The bigger the tank, the better! LisaLQ Fish Gatherer. 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. At this point, the parents will clean a flat rock surface or dig gravel where they’ll … The Supreme Court was complicit in Trump's executions. In case of aggressive tank mates like Jewelfish the size advantage should be given to Severum, in case of Angelfish as tank mates size advantage should be given to Angelfish as they are less aggressive than Severum. Often confused with Heros severus, (previously known as Cichlasoma severum) Severum are a favorite South American cichlid … The best way to pair Golden Severum is by getting several juvenile males & females & letting them select their mate over time. Ideal tank mates include similar sized: Other South American Cichlids, Plecos , Scavenger Catfish and similar sized, miscellaneous fish. Thread starter Mythic Figment; Start date Jun 16, 2013; ... Nice collection, Seppii. I have included Severum with Jewelfish, Green terror, other types of Severum, Angelfish, Convict Cichlids. Severum tank mates. Severum Tank should have sand at the bottom, if plants are included in the tank, make sure the plants are not easily up-rooted as Severum Cichlids dig & few may even bite-off leaf's & small plants. The Green Severum is a trusting fish, and will often accept food directly from their owner's hand. Can my betta fish live without a filter for a day? Opting for a larger tank can reduce some issues related to aggression – try to keep a tank that is at least 75 gallons in size. There are aggressive ones who don't share their tank with any fish, there are few which are well behaved in a community tank & also few which are gentle giants. 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