180 Gallon Severum Tank

[Paulbearer]

As some know in my other thread, i'm building a 180 gallon tank stand/hood now and trying to decide on some stock. It's the standard 72x24x24 of 180's and has dual overflows on the back. I'm thinking of getting 4-6 Severums and 5-8 clown loaches also. Would love a veija also, but don't if that would be pushing it. Any opinions?

 

[peathenster]

As some know in my other thread, i'm building a 180 gallon tank stand/hood now and trying to decide on some stock. It's the standard 72x24x24 of 180's and has dual overflows on the back. I'm thinking of getting 4-6 Severums and 5-8 clown loaches also. Would love a veija also, but don't if that would be pushing it. Any opinions?

4-6 sevs should do well in a 180g. I'd get 2-3 different species and a pair of each, which would give you a nice contrast. If you scape it well, they may all have enough room to breed.

 

[Maccoy]

I would stick to the sevs and try to breed them with good auqascape but thats just me

 

[ryansmith83]

You could do six severums with some smaller friends. Most severums ignore smaller cichlids. You could also do some deep-bodied tetras or something.

I see you're in Florida -- it's too bad you didn't catch me last week, I got rid of two giant male severums that I loved but didn't have room for anymore.

 

[HiImSean]

i like my festivus with my severums, makes a good combo

 

[jonclark96]

Sounds like a good plan. You add some rainbow cichlids or other smaller types to give you some action around the bottom of the tank. I currently have 5 sevs (among other things) and a group of clown loaches in my 180 and they are doing great.

 

[Paulbearer]

Thanks for all the responses Sounds like I have a stock plan and yes I did plan on getting a few of them such as red/yellow/green. I use to have a green that I loved years ago and just thought that with this tank i'll have a huge opportunity to explore them again. I do like the ideal of some tetras to add a little mix...thanks.