will this tank fit a single severum?

KarlskidMarx · May 28, 2004

I have an extra 37 gallon tank lying around (dimension are 30 long x 12 wide x 24 high).

Would that comfortably house a single severum and a school of cories? I have looked around the net, but there seems to be alot of varying opinions about these fish and their care.

schiejr · May 28, 2004

Severums can get pretty big but I would do it. Should be fine for the most part-better than having 2 in a 55.

ScottoMacD · May 28, 2004

Severums

I see no problem with it at all.

I am breeding them in a 45 gallon right now, have been for years infact. They share the tank with a hoplo cat and I am having no problem at all.

As long as you keep the water quality good the fish should thrive.

daveedka · May 29, 2004

Volume wise I would say you are fine (assuming good filtration and maintenance) if you happen to get a big boy, he could top out around 12 inches, and a 12" deep tank will be difficult, but still not impossible. Most adult Severums I've seen range from 8-10" so there wouldn't be a problem. As was said clean water will be the key.
Dave

KarlskidMarx · May 30, 2004

Well, once I get the funds together, I think I'll do it. Maybe throw a bristrle-nosed catfish and a few cories (or maybe diamond tetras) in there with him.

As for filtration what do you suggest?

daveedka · May 30, 2004

If you have no plants, I'd go with an RFUG and an AC 300 or Emporer 400, with plants, the common suggestion is canster, but I can't advise much on canisters I have yet to try them.

Tightdog1 · Jun 1, 2004

best cannister ehiem by far, german enginnering is far better. next best is fluval (I use 304s on my 55s).

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