Golden Severum Shivers?

[Creature Seeker]

Hello,

I have two severums, Tango is Red and is more dominant, Pancake is golden and is a little scared of Tango.

I've notice that when Pancake thinks noone is looking, he keeps shivering. Is this normal severum behaviour or does he have some kind of irritation?

Thanks.

 

[star4]

shivering is normal, both mine do it although the female does tend to do it more. Keep a close eye though for signs of rubbing against decor, then its an irritation.

 

[england]

Yes this is normal,its a cichlid trait, usually seen either through two cichlids going at one another or a flirty come on..as long as there not fighting then it wont be a problem

 

[Creature Seeker]

Thanks for the quick replies.

That's a relief! They did fight when I first put them together but now they seem to be fine, only slightly aggressive around feeding time.

How many can you keep together if tank volume wasn't a restriction?

 

[meguro]

How many can you keep together if tank volume wasn't a restriction?

how many fish in the sea?

 

[cheesy feet]

My male used to do this when courting my female...They both did it when cleaning a rock/slate with there mouths for eggs too.I'll have to dig up a video.

 

[Joller]

How many can you keep together if tank volume wasn't a restriction?

how many fish in the sea?

haha, its funny coz its true