H. Rasboras over Cardinals

[Byron]

Thanks! I want a large school of either fish...BUT I also keep thinking about maybe getting one single fish that will grow large. I heard that large serevums are peaceful and will actually eat from your hand?!

It would help to have the tank dimensions here. Heros severus can attain 12 inches (30 cm) although 8-10 inches is basic. The fish is omnivorous but I've no idea how far this may go with regard to plants. Cichlids will substrate filter feed, and carpet plants will probably disappear.

 

[cupofjoel]

It would help to have the tank dimensions here. Heros severus can attain 12 inches (30 cm) although 8-10 inches is basic. The fish is omnivorous but I've no idea how far this may go with regard to plants. Cichlids will substrate filter feed, and carpet plants will probably disappear.

It's a 48 x 20 x 20. I would only keep one red spotted severum...do they need more of their own kind in the tank? I'll most likely pass on them if they do eat plants! They cost money dude lol

 

[Byron]

It's a 48 x 20 x 20. I would only keep one red spotted severum...do they need more of their own kind in the tank? I'll most likely pass on them if they do eat plants! They cost money dude lol

Those members with more direct experience are best to advise you here, now that we have the tank dimensions. I don't know how much they eat the plants, but I was thinking more of your carpet plants that will likely get uprooted if not eaten too. The habitat of this species is barren of plants. One fish will suit your tank. I understand individuals can become nasty, and keeping a group can avert this, but I would think that means a much larger tank. But the cichlid members will know.

 

[cupofjoel]

Those members with more direct experience are best to advise you here, now that we have the tank dimensions. I don't know how much they eat the plants, but I was thinking more of your carpet plants that will likely get uprooted if not eaten too. The habitat of this species is barren of plants. One fish will suit your tank. I understand individuals can become nasty, and keeping a group can avert this, but I would think that means a much larger tank. But the cichlid members will know.

Thanks @Byron They get big so I wouldn't want more than one. I can live with one large fish, but yes, I do not want it eating my plants. I don't have a lot of carpeting plants and wouldn't be too mad if it ate all my s.repens, but if it's going to much on my other plants, then I will pass on severums.