my lfs has two large sevs was just wondering how to sex these fish also is $17 a good price for them ? will a 60 be big enough to breed them . would i be better of going with waroo
how do you sex severums
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I'm guessing you mean Uaru 
Fish choice is down to you, but sevs are more desirable to the mass market, so its a little easier to shift the fry.
As for sexing, males have "more" red markings on their gills/body (see my avatar for a prime example). They also have longer trailing fins.
a 60 Gal will be fine for breeding, as long as their alone, and $17 is a good price for a grown fish. (thats about £8 in real money ) Over here a breeding pair of good quality sevs go for about £25 (about $50)
Trying giving a search first. You'll find pics all over the forum on the sexing.
I think there is a post along these lines every week or so
Cheers
Craggy
Fish choice is down to you, but sevs are more desirable to the mass market, so its a little easier to shift the fry.
As for sexing, males have "more" red markings on their gills/body (see my avatar for a prime example). They also have longer trailing fins.
a 60 Gal will be fine for breeding, as long as their alone, and $17 is a good price for a grown fish. (thats about £8 in real money
) Over here a breeding pair of good quality sevs go for about £25 (about $50)Trying giving a search first. You'll find pics all over the forum on the sexing.
I think there is a post along these lines every week or so
Cheers
Craggy
thanks i will check if they are male female and possible pick them up $35 a pair is a good price then i thought so
a good pair of sevs £25??? ur joking i donno wat u mean by gd quality but imo gd quality sevs r £40ea?
Aphilophus;2491218; said:
sounds like a decent price, and they are easier than waroo, but more attractive IMO
I've seen a good pair of sevs for £25, just got to know where to shop
LFS will jack up the price no end (got to cover cost of feeding etc)Give Aquarists classified a look.
Pair of H.Severus, Leeds, F1, proven breeders. £20. A true bargin.
Good luck with the sevs. their lovely fish