Topic: Min. Tank Size for Sevs

[SeverumLover]

I have 2 Green Severums in a 40 Gallon tank. They are about 3 inch and 4 inch. I am going to upgrade to a larger tank sometime in the future but I'm not sure how large a tank i should get. I would like to keep them with 2 angels, 2 Blue Acaras, a firemouth and 2 festive cichlids. Will these fish be ok with the Severums or with eachother? If not are there any other fish you would recommend? And what would the minimum tank size/dimensions for these fish be?

Thankyou!!!!!!!!!!!

[Stormbringer]

i think your wanting to aim for at least a 125 with that stocking level , even tho they are small to start with you need to plan for the adult size of the fish

[SeverumLover]

Tankyou! I have decided that I would not like to have the 2 blue acaras in the tank. Wouldthis make any difference or wouyld 125 Gallons still be necessary?

[Stormbringer]

depends what your replacing the acaras with if anything ?
if you arnt then you can downsize a bit  but the 125 will give more options , of course thats dependant on space you have and your finances

[SeverumLover]

A 125 Gallon may be getting a bit to much on the large side so I might go with a 100 Gallon. Would i still be able to fit the fish specified before in this tank?

[Gerry]

Your original post doesn't mention acaras so Storm was telling you what you need for the 5 listed

2 X Sev
1 X FM
2 x Festivum

5 cichlids mentioned in 100 gallon is OK water wise I think, problem could be territory as sevs can be a bugger

[SeverumLover]

Thankyou! Also, would a few corys be acceptable in such a tank?

[Antonia]

I have corys in with my Sev,though I don't know how they will go with the other cichlids.I have not keep them.

[Gerry]

Festivum are mild mannered for a cichlid so the FM might be your only worry, but if he's small and the cory a decent size it could work

[Dan]

Festivum are mild mannered for a cichlid so the FM might be your only worry, but if he's small and the cory a decent size it could work

  I totally agree.  Id even watch out for the FireMouth, with the Festivums too.  They can be aggressive little buggers, if they get it in their heads, that they want to intimidate.  Id keep an eye on him.  Good luck!