Will Severums eat plants/get along?

[bluefinned]

I am thinking of getting more fish into my 90 gallon.

Green and Gold Severums (Heros Severus) really caught my eye yesterday at the fish store. From what I hear, they are "peaceful" cichlids and do well in community tanks. I have 2 concerns: them getting along with my current fish (see below) and loosing my plants.

Anyone keeps these guys in planted tanks or with other community fish? I appreciate any feedback!

Same question for Acarichthys Heckeli...

Thanks!


90 gallon
Occupants:
- 1 Black Ghost Knife (4")
- 1 Marble Headstander (3")
- 1 Albino Pleco (7")
- 2 Giant Danios (3")
- 3 Glass Catfish (2")
- 4 Algae Eaters (1")
- 2 Blue Mystery Snails
- Malaysian Trumpet Snails

Plants:
- Cryptocoryne wendtii
- Java moss
- Java fern

[albyoscar]

they are plant eaters and mines pretty mellow aside from chasing my jd around once in awhile great fish good personalities i think it would be ok with what you have but i think the ghostknife will outgrow your tank very soon

[bluefinned]

Even crypts?

Yes, BGK is growing! I'm prepared to buy a bigger tank when time comes...

[Ghost_knife]

Sevs will harass a BGK, little greenone harassed a 10" knife to death.

[bluefinned]

oh noooo.... that's not cool! Thanks so much for letting me know and... well, potentially saving my favourite fish.