i have acquired an aquarium, dimensions 39long 26 high 16 wide. The tank came with 4 Severum ranging from 3-6 inches long. They are pretty feisty! I am going to return three of them to the store. I'm looking for advice on whether my tank can house one of the Sevs and could I keep anything with it please?
Advice please!
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Odd dimensions, not sure I've seen a tank of that size. It is 70 gallons. You might be okay for one severum, though it would be better if the tank was a bit longer, 39 is pretty short for a fish that can reach up to 12". It wouldn't be the worst situation in my opinion, but you would probably be better off going with a little bit smaller cichlid.
I agree with the tank being a bit shorter than I would prefer. But I have seen much worse. Pleco or catfish for tank mates?
I would recommend something that maxes out 8" or smaller. A pair of Sajica would be nice, and you could keep some tetras and catfish with them as well. Anything in the cryptoheros/amatitlania genus or thoricthys would be good for a pair in that size tank. Salvini as well, although you might not have good luck with the tetras then. You have a good amount of options for smaller cichlids. If you go SA, you could do any of the dwarf cichlids like Ramirezi, apistogramma, etc. and could do a community of other fish with them.
