Severum Cichlid Care and Breeding: A Large Center Piece Fish!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Want to learn more about potential tank mates for Severums? Check out these species profiles! Electric Blue Acara: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKe3kHhqqdR9h5I Syncrossus berdmorei Loach: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqTKeIKXmbVqas0 Gourami Care: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anbJqpytpJKfmZY Bolivian Ram Care: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5mZZ3aOjth4fpI Clown Loach Care: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJaog5yLZdxsf7M Geophagus tapajos Care: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4TafGycnJKXgK8 Oscar Care: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4TafGycnJKXgK8 Geophagus steindachneri Care: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5e5qWCKhKiWla8 Bristlenose Pleco Care: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIPXkKeghLCMbpY If you want to see more behind the scenes stuff, exclusive videos and support the channel consider becoming a member! kzbin.info/door/YVN7EN0ALL6CE4U7NpMUTAjoin Also, our new shirts can be found at: www.primetimeaquatics.com/merch For the latest in the fish room check us out on Instagram primetime_aquatics

[@Aquatic_Amigo]

Prime Time Aquatics what kind of geo was in this aquarium.. ??? do you have a vedio on that geo???

[@Whiteknight0721]

@Prime Time Aquatics How many severums can i put in a 135 gallon 72x18x24 i've been told up to 7

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

michael levesque I think that could work.

[@chrispipe7842]

I’m really new to the hobby and am looking for a centrepiece fish. What is the fish at the beginning of the video with really long trails off the top and bottom tip of the tail? Thanks

[@johncrute27]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics I had severum they are the republican southern holloween bully which is why I haven't got one in a while I'm getting g one now cause I have a male jewel cichlid who will be married to a beautiful female salvini I will add 3 firemouths and 1 single male republican holloween rotkeil severum named mr. iven he will forever be the grumpy jealous oldman😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@AussieAquatic]

I think Severums are under rated and deserve far more attention in the hobby. Super video :)

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@GrimFilth]

All 8 of my Severums found this video amazing. They can look at the TV and were definitely interested more then anything else on TV. Good vid on the species information anyhow

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Glad they liked it. :-)

[@tiffanyclark-grove1989]

I let my fish and cats watch David Attenborough specials and they love them❤️

[@jefferymanton3914]

I love Severums so much! I haven't had a tank for years, but when did, my gold and green severums were the stars of my 125 gallon! At the time I had that, I also had a 65 gal, 75 gal, and a 29 gal quarantine tank. I miss the hobby so much.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Sounds like a great tank! : -)

[@johncrute27]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics the republican southern holloween severum cichlid is a bully I had it but not this time this time I have a plan 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@lionroaring7021]

Get it going.

[@myfishcave382]

I like them. They are hardy, majestic, less troublesome, beautiful, and like any other cichlids out there they have interesting personalities and often change colors depending on their moods .

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That is so true. Substrate color has a big impact on their color as well.

[@stevemalone6012]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics what affects does substate color have on them? I have two red shouldered and one fire red with red gravel..

[@thektmkid6990]

My green severum really changes colour depending on how p*ssed off he is, he's only small (about 4") but he can be really dark green almost black, then the next second he is really light with lots of stripes, very interesting.

[@ColleenElizibeth]

my green sev (7in) changes color all the time. he can be a solid green, zebra striped, pale yellow, or almost black. he can also turn his fins orange. it's really bizarre!

[@yunkemoreno2309]

Idk why?But I've seen this video like 10 times already.Fav fish and the video is very informative. 👌

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you :-)

[@disdudesart5906]

I have 4 of these fish and I love their colors. There isn’t too many videos of these fish out there so thanks for making this one. I found that mine really like the sinking pellets over the floating ones but they do eat a variety of foods.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thanks for sharing Mike - I love these guys too!

[@johncrute27]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics nope the severum is a bully I had it that's why I haven't got one in a while but now I'm getting one cause I have a fish well equipped I have a male jewel cichlid his wife will be a beautiful female salvini cichlid. I will add 3 firemouths and on the right side of my tank there will be a scary cave with dark fake plants a scary keepout sign next to it a single male holloween republican rotkeil severum named mr. Iven will live there he will be forever single and a jealous grumpy oldman while my pair are happily married 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@elvinsworld11]

There it is, was really waiting for someone to highlight this fish, a very underrated one. Good video Jason, love seeing your videos and ur fish tanks. Please do one on Giant Gourami as well, if you can.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@tactical_5569]

Jason, I throughly enjoy your channel. The content and quality in my opinion is on par with the top channels. Continue the great work!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you for saying that! Appreciate it!

[@LadyKej]

Awww man! Now I need some red shoulder Severums in my life. They are stunning!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

LadyKej They may be my favorite variety of severum.

[@akira3871]

I've watched dozens of your videos, commented, and even talked to you in the comments. This whole time I thought I was subscribed but, apparently I wasn't..... Well I just fixed that little problem lol. I appreciate all the info and direct replies to my questions

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Appreciate you being here. :-)

[@chefrarestones1960]

Always loved severums and think they are under rated!!! Thanks for showing yours , they are beautiful and the red shoulder is the most beautiful I’ve seen!!! 👍💯😃

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! They are really cool fish!

[@garygosselin4918]

Amazing fish. Videos like this that explain how big they get are so important. Thank you

[@paulcox4369]

Hi Jason, a great video on a underrated fish, l think you have a particularly fine specimen of the red shoulder sevrum, l really hope my five tiny one's turn out half as well as yours. I have moved over to SA cichlids, Uaru, sevrum & geophagus after realizing that no matter how hard l tried my African cichlid tank was always going to be a battlefield.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Sounds like a great selection of fish! Very cool!

[@timadams306]

Central American Cutteri have also worked great for tank mates with my severums.

[@darlaguenther5146]

I think it depends on their personalality if they are aggressive or not. I have a 8 in Gold Severum and he or she is the King or Queen of the “Castle”

[@Gabeasher699]

I dunno how I missed this one lmao. My favourite fish channel and my favourite fish lol. Such gentle giants. I keep cardinals with mine and have never lost one!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Very cool!

[@CaylorsReptilesAquatics]

I keep a variety of these guys, most recently added two Turquoise Red Spot. I put my large excess Water Wisteria in their tanks to float. It takes them a few days but they eat it all. Great species vid. Thanks!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Caylor's Aquatics They did the same to my wisteria! 😀

[@CaylorsReptilesAquatics]

I have to throw so much away, I let them dispose of it for me lol @@PrimeTimeAquatics

[@chrisdittmer5502]

My tds stays between 175-225. They seem fine. All other care, agree 💯 Gotta get me a red shoulder 🤩

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I'm at around 170ppm for both GH and KH with no issues.

[@justjess5625]

I have a red spotted severum. He is such a great fish. He definitely has a personality and is good with the other fish

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

The Red Spots are awesome too!

[@dchez02]

I have 4 super red severums about 5-6 in. They are the coolest fish to own. I also keep a tank with 17 juvenile cichlids and I have to say I'd just rather stare at my sevrums. Cool video and great info on the fish.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They can be so relaxing to watch. : -)

[@shellydallas6818]

Hi Jason, I got a Red Shoulder and a Red Spotted in 3/23/23. The Red is growing beautifully but the Spotted seems to have stayed at a little over an inch. The Red only chaces for a bit after eating. but he is a good inch larger than the Spotted. Should I worry or just give the Spotted more time?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

The spotted may be a female and will be smaller than the male.

[@callenclarke371]

Prime Time Aquatics! You guys are the best! Your videos are very even-keeled and informative. Well done!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@aurelio3410]

Hi! What was that purple fish that snuck past the camera around 4:17? I’m looking to buy one, it looks really pretty

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Geophagus altifrons?

[@theone5404]

Great video and on time. Don't forget the blue hero tapajos and the hero notatus.

[@TomSerious]

Nice video! I really think of getting a few Severum and Geophagus in my new 170 gal. Your video really helped, thanks!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That would look cool!

[@MrPaLmBeAcH80]

I'm getting a 300 gallon, 96X36X24, and wanted your expert opinion on how many severums and a couple tank mates would be a good amount. Really informative video. I'm now a subscriber

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Appreciate you being here. At that size you could easily start with 6-8. If they start to breed things may get a little dicey, but manageable. I really like the geophagus as tank mates - rainbows might look nice as well.

[@MrPaLmBeAcH80]

I knew thought about rainbows. I have 2 Australian and a good size turquoise rainbow that are by far the biggest in my 100 gallon community tank. Thanks again for the great advice

[@debohaver4747]

Absolutely beautiful gentle giants. If I only had the money and a place for a large body of water. thank you for this species spotlight.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Deb O'Haver If you ever get the space, they are certainly worth trying. 😃

[@anthonyragan2696]

I've never seen a red shoulder severum before - gorgeous!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thanks! We love him too!

[@newerafrican]

Beautiful fish. That Geophagus is stunning!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@davec1294]

Hey I see a Frontosa in their too! Awesome 👍

[@Keluneab]

Came to look of someone commented this. They are my favourite and was hoping to keep them together

[@wswiii3663]

Green Severums, Clown Loaches, and a Black Shark (Labeo Chrysophekadion). These are my favorites and make a very interesting tank.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Very cool fish!

[@the_druid0066]

Hiya, the fish that keeps swimming past with the long fins.. is it a geophagus breed?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

The DruiD yes! It was sold to me as G. Surinamensis, but is probably altifrons.

[@the_druid0066]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thanks, im looking for somthing special to finish off my tank. I kinda like that one👍

[@fishworldcichlidz8241]

Beautiful fish . I used to keep them in the past. They are beautiful fish and a joy to keep . Good video an information. Thumbs up

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching.

[@bradleyjones9991]

What fish comes into the video from the right side at about 2:13? And is in the center of the screen at 3:08. It has long flowing fins .

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That is Geophagus altifrons

[@bajafins]

3:07 what is that fish that swam right in front of the severum? Absolutely incredible looking!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That was sold to me as Geophagus surinamensis but is probably altifrons. Probably my favorite fish in the fish room! : -)

[@tomaswall6935]

Sorry for commenting on an old clip, but what sort of fish is it that swims in at 2:12, some sort of Geophagus? It's stunning.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Ya that is Geophagus altifrons

[@Daz-0161]

I only started keeping fish 18 months ago & I bought two severums. Red spotted & a Green. I have them in my 55 gallon with some tetras, am I being cruel keeping them ? They are both around 8”

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It might be a good idea to love them to a larger tank when you are able.

[@goldfishthedestroyer3233]

Can I have one in a 30 gallon? I just want one big fish for my aquarium. If they are to big could you give me a few suggestions?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

These guys would probably get a little too big. I did a video on Great Fish for Smaller Tanks that might be helpful. Also, the stocking options for a 20 gallon and 29 gallon could be very useful too. :-)

[@goldfishthedestroyer3233]

Prime Time Aquatics thanks

[@shellydallas6818]

One of my severums is still getting chased around. There are two, it's the smaller one. Her right side fin is a little torn up. Should I rehome or is there an alternative?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Definitely

[@jeffbeatty6325]

I have a 120 gallon with 3 Red Spotted Severums and a Flowerhorn. They get along just fine...

[@leonthomas1936]

For now

[@leonthomas1936]

The flowerhorn will eventually kill your severuns

[@FishmanEricRussell]

These are a great fish. Thanks for sharing

[@CREEPLAIR]

My severums are laying eggs right now. Red spotted Golds. They like the 55. They were in a125 and weren't breeding. And yeah live plants don't grow they're eaten. They love broccoli and other veggies

[@makiarn777]

I love your voice and enjoy listening to you!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching.

[@QueAquatics]

Just got some Severum juveniles, I am so excited

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They are so much fun!

[@mslove4167]

RIght at the 2:10 mark, there is a quick glimpse of a dazzling teal fish with magenta accents and purple eyes...what is that?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That is Geophagus altifrons!

[@caseyruegsegger282]

Speaking of the “poor mans discus”. The Uaru is a great tank mate for Severus.

[@KKano_Frost]

Uara is like a big brother 🤙

[@chillwill7s60]

These are the real men discus. They don't die over water temperature.

[@triciaperinger2675]

Do different types of Severums ever pair up? For example, would a gold only pair up with a gold? Or could a green and a gold pair up?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

MIne have certainly done that, but they never actually bred for me.

[@keiththrasher2575]

Just went and got me one of these big Boys Yesterday Beautiful Fish Love Him🙂🙂🙂

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Very cool!

[@04poppop]

I like the close footage, Severum is swimming in my room, cool. Its weird comparison but Severum fish seems to me to be more than such unaware fish.

[@mondraymondo]

Hi, question.. would different species of severum mate? Like red shoulder x green, will they mate?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Yes - I currently have a red shoulder and gold that are paired up.

[@Lumpydog]

Hey Jason, thanks for all the information on severums. Great looking fish. I enjoyed the video. Cheers.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Lumpydog Thank you! Appreciate you watching.

[@mbankslje0nk]

I just got a green severum that is about the size of a half dollar and red shoulder that is the size of a quarter. I got them in a 75 gallon aquarium. With three angel fish, a electric blue acare, three Bolivian rams and 5 Cory cats. I got another 75 with tetras in it that I may transfer some of my cichlids to later when they get bigger. Or upgrade to a larger tank.

[@mbankslje0nk]

Jason I got two hang on the back penguin 350s for my 75 gallon aquariums. Is this enough capacity for the bio load now? Later? Any suggestions?

[@lordjin2007]

Red striped one is a beauty

[@JimHanleyfishing]

Great fish to have. Very mild mannered and fun to watch

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

For sure!

[@charliesleeseman4643]

Can you recommend tank mates for severums, rainbow cichlids, blue acara, threadfin acara, geophagus tapajos? I have them in a 210 gallon.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Silver Dollars, Rainbow Fish, Roseline Sharks, Cory Cats, Bristlenose Plecos (maybe some super reds), Congo Tetras, Colombian Tetras, Emperor Tetras, Cryptoheros nanoluteus, Sajica, Angelfish, Silver Hatchet Fish, White Skirt Tetras, Phantom Tetras?

[@jakemitchell5620]

I keep my severums in the 150 tall as well they seem to enjoy it great video

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Jake Mitchell very cool!

[@jakemitchell5620]

Will you be selling your shirts at the Ohio cichlid extravaganza? I would be interested in purchasing

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I will bring some with me. : -)

[@jakemitchell5620]

Thank you!

[@Les-OZZYTHEOSCAR]

Wow, I never heard of this type of severum, what a beauty

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

First time I saw them was at the Aquatic Experience maybe a few years ago and knew I needed them in my life. : -)

[@YouHeckinBetcha]

Geophagus frontosa and severum. Very cool combo!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! :-)

[@louchelada8296]

i see you have frontosa in tank...was wondering if that would work...i would only try 1

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Ours got along fine

[@jdssurf]

my ph on tap is around 6.8 to 7, but in my 125 with large drift wood and pool filter sand, large severums and silver dollars, the ph is around 7.8 how can i safely lower it, or should i, i want them healthy, and want a couple more....

[@andrewthompson1525]

What kind of cichlid in the video at 6:54 with the red shoulder?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That is Geophagus altifrons

[@flowerhorn6229]

Did u just add frontosa to south American community tank. Both these species have different parameters.. these are soft waters and the fronts are hard water with a min ph of 8.2.. is it really good to mix diff geographic species..

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

In their natural habitat that is true. However, they were all bred in the same Chicago water and grew up in the same environment (hard water, pH 8.0-8.2). While there are important exceptions, matching the water parameters of many of the common captive bred tropical fish we keep is often unnecessary. In fact, when you go to a local fish store, many make very little effort to adjust water parameters to match the fish's original habitat (imagine how hard that would be for a store with 100s of tanks). Most aren't bred, grown out or kept in water parameters that match their natural habitat. Consistency is often better than achieving water parameters that vary from the water that comes out of your tap.

[@bestaquariumfish]

Severum cichlids are peaceful, colorful fish that thrive in large tanks with clean water and a varied diet. They're a great choice for beginners!

[@ronrosen5731]

Prefect species video on some beauties. Only bad part is now I want a couple.. Oh well, what's one more tank..and one more..and one more..

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That's usually how it works. : -) Haha

[@BirdGardenChannel]

Great job Jason 💪And so dog gone tempting! What is a bird watcher to do?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Buy fish of course. Haha

[@Zachary360Games]

Those gold Severums are the most beautiful fish I've ever seen

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@lilqwertygaming2240]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics what was that blue fish that swam by in the beginning with the red fins

[@fredfaust7891]

I have a gold and a green severum in a 130 gallon tank they are only about 3.5 inches long and the gold severum is bullying the green one into hiding. I also have a pair of firemouths that are doing the same thing. Any idea what could be going wrong that I'm doing? Ammonia, nitrite, and nitrates are all at 0, pH is 7.5, water temp is 79°.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Often when there are only pairs one will bully the other especially if they are both males. I generally like to keep them in groups.

[@catherineseaman9171]

Can you possibly tell me if adding a Severum to a 75g that currently has a school of 6 Madagascar Rainbow would work?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I think I had that mix at one point without any issues.

[@chewyfan7745]

Hey Jason could you do a species profile on the green terror. We had one given to us from a friend that wanted out of the hobby. Its still small and didnt get along with our dempseys. What would you suggest as a possible tank mate for it its in with just a pleco now that also came with it. And will be rehoused in a 75 gallon on its own.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It can be very difficult to add fish to a tank with a full grown Green Terror that starts out in its own tank alone. CIchlids are usually not an option. You could try large rainbow fish or congo tetras - something big that can't be eaten and hope he leaves them alone?

[@chewyfan7745]

Fourtanaly its not full grown as of yet. Thanks for the advice. Stay safe and God bless

[@heimaed]

@Prime Time Aquatics I added 2 red spot severum to a 220 with silver dollars and a turquoise severum. So my question is what do you think on the aggression of the turquoise severum? It won’t stop chasing the red spots. He pushes them into corners and where ever they are they get bullied. They are pretty young

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It really depends on the fish. Sometimes they work it out (especially in a large tank). Other times the fish have to be seperated.

[@heimaed]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics would you leave him in there? And how long would you let them try and work it out?

[@makiarn777]

How many Severums can you put in a 125 gallon? And also what would be an appropriate size tank for a pair of turquoise Severums? I need to move them because they keep having babies. They become aggressive and attack their tank mates. Thanks for answering my question about the Red Devils.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Very cool fish BTW! : -) You could put a breeding pair of severums in a 75 on their own if you wanted. For a 125 I think you could probably do 5-6? That would look awesome !

[@enmanuel8454]

Beautiful fish, wish they were a little smaller to have one in my 40 breeder now that I lost my electric blue acara

[@2009owls]

Have you found them to be slow growers? I got some 1" geo's and red shoulders a few months ago and the geo's seem to be growing almost two times faster than the severums.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I would say they are average growers for me. I've actually found most geos grow fairly slow. : -)

[@steelydan133]

What is the fish that swims across at 3:09, looks beautiful

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That is Geophagus altifrons

[@elliemckillips8606]

Would I be able to keep a single Severum in a 75 gallon with skirted tetras and cherry barbs

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

The cherry barbs might go missing?

[@elliemckillips8606]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics that’s okay lol. What type of severum would you recommend to blue the least aggressive?

[@andrewdieffenbach2048]

Honestly you are all I watch anymore lol

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Appreciate you being here!

[@kathleenmonsegue9700]

Can they be kept with smaller tropical fish and red cherry shrimp? Or will they eat all of shrimp and the smaller fish and snails?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They will definitely eat shrimp and snails - they love them! As long as the fish aren't small enough to fit in their mouth they usually ignore smaller non-cichlid fish.

[@mistymclaughlin6373]

My severums are always hiding, I have the filter as low as it can go to keep the water still. Parameters are good. I am so worried why they hide all the time, Is there anything else I can try?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They will do that when small sometimes. Either fish can help - medium sized tetras or rainbow fish.

[@chantaltremblay9608]

Would a 60 gallons be to small if I want a couple of severum ?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

If it is a pair it might work, but they will become aggressive. Usually best to have just one in that size tank to be safe.

[@Sayneclayre]

Do anubias and Java ferns also count under the plants they eat as they're the "less" nice plants (very bitter) to eat?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Oh ya - they love them all! :-)

[@TheFishNerd]

One of my favorites!!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

The Fish Nerd Me too! I just wish they wouldn't eat all my plants. 😃

[@GirlTalksFish]

Ditto :)

[@harika2641]

Most beautiful tank...

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@zano986]

Nice looking tank Jason. I would like to set up a tank with Severums and Geophagus. My question is about substrate. I have read that Geophagus should be on sand. I like the look of the small pebbles in this tank. What’s your opinion?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

When I am setting up a tank from scratch for geophagus I use sand. One thing you could consider is a mix when the center of the tank has gravel and it gradually moves into sand.

[@shrimpygaming6697]

What’s your favorite Severum and do Severums to good with the blood parrot fish

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Shrimpy Gamingy My favorite is probably the red shoulder severum. I’ve had them together before. Usually it’s the blood parrot that chases the severum. In a larger tank it can work, but you never can be 100% certain.

[@lepolhart3242]

I'd love to keep severum fish as they're so pretty and docile. I need to save up to buy a massive tank first though!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

If you ever get a larger tank they are so worth it!

[@lepolhart3242]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics I wondered how many severum could I fit into a 75 gallon tank? Thanks

[@cruzemoore3054]

@@lepolhart3242 4

[@timothyluna9725]

Will different types of Severum breed. Like a Green Severum to a Red Shoulder. Gold to a Blue Turquoise????

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Yes, they can hybridize.

[@nateavis5686]

Great video and some beautiful fish. My LFS ordered me some red spot severums. I see a frontosa in there. Do the mix well? It's another fish I really like.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Red spots are very cool! I have had no issues with the mix.

[@nateavis5686]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thank you!👍

[@PaNdeM0niuM]

Can the different severum species breed together? Example, Gold severum breed with red shoulder

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Absolutely!

[@garethgriffiths2675]

My severums are in with motoro stingray and arowana perfect tank mates for them as the fill the space the others dont use and don't bother them at all

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Interesting mix!

[@redsev4484]

I was just looking for information on Red Shoulder Severum as I picked up 10 approximately 2 month olds yesterday! They are absolutely tiny! Any advice as to how to raise them? I really only want to keep two but I imagine it won't be hard to find good homes for the rest of them. Thanks.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It will be very easy to move the others when they start to color up. I got all of mine when they were about the size of a quarter, and even at that size they were easy to feed - love live baby brine, took to flakes without any issues and micro pellets from New Life Spectrum as well.

[@boostjunkieMike]

They are beautiful. I hope to eventually keep a few someday. Good video👍🏿

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@bishlap]

a fantastic aquarium fish, pretty, hearty and will breed regularly. I had one missing an eye and lived almost 10 years, she was a big girl!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

My first ever fish (a goldfish) was missing an eye when I got it, but I thought it was awesome!

[@slickchick5811]

Love the red shoulder sevs...wonder if they'd eat pothos? I have loads of pothos in my tanks.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

SlickChick I don't think I have any pothos in my severum tanks. Not sure if they would eat the roots?

[@wallygrim3406]

Awesome video. One question though, what fish is the long tailed one that kind of looks like a green and red Ram? I need to have that one. Thank you!

[@andrealosinger3866]

Its an eartheater. Geophagus. They're amazing

[@wallygrim3406]

@@andrealosinger3866 Cool, I have one about 2 inches long. But it doesn't look like that. Does it mean it'll look like that as it matures?

[@andrealosinger3866]

@@wallygrim3406 there's so many different kinds of geophagus, but most of the bigger ones I've seen have beautiful colors

[@wallygrim3406]

@@andrealosinger3866 I can't wait for mine to grow bigger and see their colors.

[@NickBEADG]

Good info! I have a pair of bala's and a hold Severum, and a very very tiny bichir they're juvenile and in a 55 gallon tank so I gotta go much bigger soon.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That will be fun!

[@3volk715]

My german ram is a bit of a jerk, is the bolivian more docile?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Not really - I have found them to be about the same, but I also didn't generally have any issues with the blues.

[@3volk715]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics I've got a german with 6 4-5" geophagus topajos and a small school of tetra's. Usually he's pretty chill but if someone comes to close to him he slowly comes for them and they and they just get out of the way, no harm done. But I feed with sinking pellets and if I dump them all in the same spot he guards them and wont let anyone eat. I feed in a few spots now and it solves the issue but he definitely has the most temperament in my tank.

[@1reefluvr2]

Wonder if that red shoulder would be ok with my neons and rest of tetras. Also have cherry shrimp

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

art They will definitely eat the shrimp. Possibly the neons when the severums get big enough, but they might leave them alone.

[@1reefluvr2]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thank you for the reply . Guess they are out of the equation.

[@henrystyle4879]

I've been looking for a red shoulder for the longest. Can't find one. Any links to them for sale??

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

You could try The Wet Spot online. They sometimes have them.

[@Sentrygunmancolab]

How large does a fish have to be for a fully grown severum to not consider it food if hungry? Evaluating how i can stock my two 75's

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I have mixed them with emperor tetras without any issues. As long as they can't fit in their mouth they will most likely ignore them.