T-bar cichlids

[Guyb93]

Iv been looking at ordering a fish for Xmas and it’s between red spotted severum or t-bar cichlids, and I’m leaning towards the t-bar but it would mean introducing a Central American to an all South American tank , off a bit of research I’m sure it would be an ok match , what you guys think ? Would be going in a 5ft 500l with 3 electric blue acara, 4 geophagus 8 Colombian tetra 10 corys and a sailfin pleco

 

[HoldenOn]

Iv been looking at ordering a fish for Xmas and it’s between red spotted severum or t-bar cichlids, and I’m leaning towards the t-bar but it would mean introducing a Central American to an all South American tank , off a bit of research I’m sure it would be an ok match , what you guys think ? Would be going in a 5ft 500l with 3 electric blue acara, 4 geophagus 8 Colombian tetra 10 corys and a sailfin pleco

I'd advise to stick to a severum, cichlids like to be around other cichlids from their area because they understand their body language and the fish are less likely to get beat up.

T-bars are cool tho hehe

 

[Metalhead88]

Compatibility will be just fine either or. It's really up to you.

My vote would go to red severum as it is one of my favorite fish. The t bar is a very under rated fish. Not too aggressive....not too big.