Are Severums Friendly?

[Snowflake311]

I had my 4" severum (Nip) bullie my new 4" True parrot. I had to take nip out because the parrot could not even come out of the cave. Nip has never been mean to anyone before. she just hates the parrot fish I think because they are the same size. I'm going to try and add Nip back to the tank next week.

Nip my severum also eats from my hand. They are great fish. When you get them young and let them grow up with other fish they are great tank mates for many fish.

 

[princessearrings]

Thank you all for replying! I was planning on getting my severum very young; I figured that if it grew up with its tank mates it would not be as aggressive. My LFS sells them at about half an inch to an inch (so cute!), so I am planning on buying one of those.

 

[Snowflake311]

Sounds good. Part of the fun with these guys is watching them grow.

 

[Aquanero]

Sounds like a plan, let us know how you make out. GL

 

[princessearrings]

Ok, maybe I'll post pictures in a new thread when I get the little guy! Thank you all so much for replying!