Severum Lifespan

[C L O W N K N I F E]

Wow, you can really see his age! & he must be getting bullied with those missing fins

 

[steve617]

No one pics on him at all. He is close to 12 years old. Actually thought he was getting worse about 2 months ago. Here is a pic of him an a former tank mate that passed away. Had a couple of successful spawns with them. This pic was taken Jan 2001.

 

[mcsnapper1]

Do you have any pics. of their fry/offspring?

 

[steve617]

No I dont. They seem to have came out green from what few I raised. From your sig seems like you may have some intresting cross with the red and green. I have 2 juv gold sev growing in a 46 and I would like to find me a red to cross them with.

 

[Gruff Master]

That is one old Severum! He reminds me of one of the aliens on Enemy Mine (80s sci-fi movie). I don't think I've ever seen one this old. Good job!

 

[smitty03281964]

I would think 10 to 15 years.

 

[mcsnapper1]

No I dont. They seem to have came out green from what few I raised. From your sig seems like you may have some intresting cross with the red and green. I have 2 juv gold sev growing in a 46 and I would like to find me a red to cross them with.

Unfortunately, they have never had a successful spawn. I had wigglers once, but too much egg fungus did them in. I hope some day they are successful. If they do, I'll post pictures.

 

[lmt6600]

Thats a pretty old looking sev. I hope mine live that long.. mcsnapper1, please post pic of your red severum

 

[Vivekcichlids]

No one pics on him at all. He is close to 12 years old. Actually thought he was getting worse about 2 months ago. Here is a pic of him an a former tank mate that passed away. Had a couple of successful spawns with them. This pic was taken Jan 2001.

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Please share your care sheet. Very inspirational. How do you take care of your fish?
I've a Severum. I'll be so happy if he lives for 10 years.