Severum

[AdamM]

Okay, ive seen many places (including the species index) saying that the minimum tank size for a serverum is 30Gal. My question is in two parts,

1. Could i keep a severum with an Angelfish?

2. Can you keep a severum in a 48US Gal?

Thanks,

 

[kizno1]

no the sevs need 75g min but 100+ is better. the angel fish should be fine though aslong as the tank is 18" from sand to water level

 

[AdamM]

The tank is the one in my sig btw

 

[cheesy feet]

If kept properly most sevs should reach 8", and up to 12".Too big for your tank.

 

[AdamM]

Awww I really wanted one too, lovely white ones at my LFS

 

[VaegaVic]

Adam...you should know better! lol

 

[AdamM]

I know...... They were just soo cute! And they were bright white!

 

[snowflake311]

If you are willing to get a bigger tank in a year or when the severum gets to 5" you can grow him out in a 50 gal. But if you are not going to upgrade you can't keep them in that long term.

I have a 3.5" severum in a 55 gal. I'm getting a 100 gal or 125 gal thus summer. So yes you can but only to grow them out. You will need to upgrade.

 

[AdamM]

My tanks need to go on the 1st floor, so im not risking anything bigger....