Mixing Larger Americans

[shroob]

Well, I always thought 12" was a good size, I suppose 10" being average, but potential to get to 12. I have seen some massive severums at my LFS, they wern't just big, but bulky as well, they had some weight on them. Like I said, if you want to do it go for it, I don't think it would be cruel in that size tank, I mean I'm sure you know what you're doing with water changes, feeding etc. Its just that personally I wouldn't do it.

 

[funkyhoney]

Well, I always thought 12" was a good size, I suppose 10" being average, but potential to get to 12. I have seen some massive severums at my LFS, they wern't just big, but bulky as well, they had some weight on them. Like I said, if you want to do it go for it, I don't think it would be cruel in that size tank, I mean I'm sure you know what you're doing with water changes, feeding etc. Its just that personally I wouldn't do it.

Ah fair enough I'll take it into consideration and might get some other peaceful, but smaller fish. Like a Blue Acara!

 

[jayjay]

12" is a very good size for a severum, not many get that large. 10" would be a better estimate, with quite a few ending around 8-9".

 

[funkyhoney]

Ok, bumping again.

I've already picked up my lights, heater and filter, as well as some nice driftwood (journal to begin soon!). So as soon as the tank arrives I can begin setting up.

As a final stocking list, does anyone see any problems with 1 Chocolate, 1 Green Severum, 1 Firemouth, 3 Bristlenose, 1 Whiptail, and a few neons etc. as dither fish?

 

[shroob]

The neons may get eaten as the cichlids get larger. If you want to have long lasting dithers go for deeper bodied fish.

 

[funkyhoney]

The neons may get eaten as the cichlids get larger. If you want to have long lasting dithers go for deeper bodied fish.

Like hatchets?

I do want silver dollars again but I dislike their plant eating. What else would be a good dither in the soft water?

 

[Davo86]

I have kept hatchets with acaras and convicts before, and too be honest i don't really think the cichlids knew they were there.

 

[fishwatcher]

I would go with a group of rosy barbs or tiger barbs, myself -- very active and as long as you keep at least 7 they'll behave.
Oh and you'll love the firemouth and the severum... they're really nice looking!