What fish can I put with a severum?
Examples of compatible tank mates for Severum Cichlid are Angelfish, Oscar, Blood Parrot Cichlid, Hoplo Catfish, Gouramis, and Black Skirt Tetra.
Can Severums live with small fish?
While many of the smaller Barbs are on the shy side Tiger Barbs are a great match for Severums while still being small enough to work as dither fish.
Can you put Severums together?
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Is severum a hardy fish?
Conclusion. Gold Severum are one of the most beautiful and hardy fish that we keep. They get fairly large, and do best in a tank of their own, and they will provide you with many years of pleasure, and if you want, babies.
Do Severums need to be in pairs?
You can either keep them in pairs or pet them with others of the same species if you have a large tank. In case you are housing them with any peaceful fish, you need to monitor their behavior continuously. Also, severum cichlids can easily make other small fish their meal.
Do Severums need hiding places?
Severum cichlids need plenty of hiding places. These fish will benefit from live plants, caves, and castle accessories in the aquarium to ensure the fish have places to hide when feeling threatened.
How big can Severums grow?
The Severum, like the Discus, is a high-bodied and laterally compressed fish with pointed anal and dorsal fins. They are a moderately sized cichlid which reach around 7 3/4 inches (20 cm) in length and have a life span of about 10 years.
How often do you feed Severums?
You should feed them at least once or twice per day. Feed them with enough food for a 3-5 minutes feast. They thrive well when fed small portions per day.
How long does it take a severum to reach full size?
Severum cichlids grow the fastest in their early years; this growth slows down as they become older. That means that in a little under two years, severum cichlids should have reached their maximum size.