bedazzled Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 I got a 20cm-ish gold severum from snookie the other day ( great measurements snookie ) and we are now hooked on the idea of setting up a new tank for a few larger fish after just having small community fish for so long. "Zak" as he is now named is very calm and not showing any signs of aggression, he has wreaked havoc on my plants though lol What suggestions do you have on what we could put in with him, only wanted maybe 2 more similar sized fish. We like the idea of a Green Severum too but will they be aggressive towards each other? ANy suggestions appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Chocolate Cichlid Jaguar Cichlid. both of the above have great personalities and are not aggresive to each other, provided they are around the same size anything that fits in their mouths will be food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookie Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 A school of silver dollars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 I used to keep Silver Dollars in with my Gold and Green Severums Just remember they will become Territorial as they get older, My Golds did, so Territorial that one Gold chased the other Gold into a Rock and Killed it The one that died was my Favourtie If your wanting to go Silver Dollars I wouldn't bother about Plants they will mow them down in NO Time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookie Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 I got a 20cm-ish gold severum from snookie the other day ( great measurements snookie ) i always underestimate size , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 I got a 20cm-ish gold severum from snookie the other day ( great measurements snookie ) and we are now hooked on the idea of setting up a new tank for a few larger fish after just having small community fish for so long. "Zak" as he is now named is very calm and not showing any signs of aggression, he has wreaked havoc on my plants though lol What suggestions do you have on what we could put in with him, only wanted maybe 2 more similar sized fish. We like the idea of a Green Severum too but will they be aggressive towards each other? ANy suggestions appreciated Nope, I haven't found any of my severums, green or gold, to be particularly aggressive towards each other. The occasional chase, but that's it. Actually, I haven't found them to be aggressive towards anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedazzled Posted July 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 Chocolate Cichlid Jaguar Cichlid. They both look interesting, will have to read a bit more about them and see how they stack up, Thanks Wok A school of silver dollars No thanks lol Nope, I haven't found any of my severums, green or gold, to be particularly aggressive towards each other. The occasional chase, but that's it. Actually, I haven't found them to be aggressive towards anything. Good to hear Ira, There was a gorgeous green severum in the LFS the other day, by the time we had decided what we wanted to do, went down and he was gone I used to keep Silver Dollars in with my Gold and Green Severums Snookie is trying, in a very subtle way to sell me his lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookie Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 worth a try , :roll: i have some convict fry you could grow out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharn Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 Big sharks, synos, oscars, plecs, firemouths, acaras, big angels etc are a few ive had success with with my big gold sev, she gives the odd chase but has never hurt anything i have put with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedazzled Posted July 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 Big sharks, synos, oscars, plecs, firemouths, acaras, big angels etc are a few ive had success with with my big gold sev, she gives the odd chase but has never hurt anything i have put with her. Acaras are definately on my possible list. An Oscar appealed too but am not tooo sure lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEVESTA Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 Acaras are definately on my possible list. An Oscar appealed too but am not tooo sure lol I agree acaras are real cool, and maybe some fire mouths? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinsonMassif Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 They both look interesting, will have to read a bit more about them and see how they stack up, Thanks Wok OMG!!!!!!! If you are able to get some Chocolate Cichlids for your tank go for it. I saw 3 adults in a tank on the weekend and they were STUNNING! An amazing maroon colour and great shape. Seriously fell in love with them. Ï can't wait to get my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedazzled Posted July 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 I agree acaras are real cool, and maybe some fire mouths? Fire mouths look nice too lol now it is going to take me ages to make a decision on what to get lol OMG!!!!!!! If you are able to get some Chocolate Cichlids for your tank go for it. I saw 3 adults in a tank on the weekend and they were STUNNING! An amazing maroon colour and great shape. Seriously fell in love with them. Ï can't wait to get my own. Really? the pics I have seen they don't look that spectacular. Will have to do some more research now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 Sorry, I totally forgot I also used to keep Silver Sharks with my Sevs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedazzled Posted July 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 Sorry, I totally forgot I also used to keep Silver Sharks with my Sevs Are they the ones that look like mullet when fully grown? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 I have NO idea what a Mullet looks like :lol: Here they are here for you to have a nosey at: http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/p ... p?news=929 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 I have NO idea what a Mullet looks like :lol: http://www.boudillion.com/road/mullet.jpg <- mullet. Tankmates for sevs can be trial and error, depends a lot on tank size and temperment. But anything thats too big to be eaten, and that isn't super aggressive is worth trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerrrngirrl Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 Nice mullet David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedazzled Posted July 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 I have NO idea what a Mullet looks like :lol: Here they are here for you to have a nosey at: http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/p ... p?news=929 LOl no not the fish I was thinking of http://www.boudillion.com/road/mullet.jpg <- mullet. Tankmates for sevs can be trial and error, depends a lot on tank size and temperment. But anything thats too big to be eaten, and that isn't super aggressive is worth trying. yikes! that is the exact reason the Mullets are JUST WRONG! lol Joe dirt eat your heart out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 :lol: Well orginally that was the only Mullet that came to mind :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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