Severum Question

[Adam-011]

I want to breed Severums... My tank is a 75Gallon. The stock will have.
(2)severums
(1)Geophagus Jurupari
(1)Gymnogeophagus
(2)Clown Plecos
(4)Clown Loaches

Now I am going to acouple petstores tommarow. What is the easyest way to sex Green/Gold Severums? I am not realy in a Rush but I would like to know.

I had another thread about sexing my Severum and they said male I also think male but if any1 says dif let me know. It might still be to small but thanks.

 

[thefishguy7]

Male, worm-like markings usually indicate it's a male. G/L with the breeding project!

 

[Marc280106]

Best of luck with that. I doubt the Sevy's will be able to defend their nest from the Loaches and Pleco's.

 

[Adam-011]

ive seen the plecs 1 time and Clowns max out at 3 1/2" I am not to sure on the loaches though. I think I am going to get a Divider though I am not realy worried about it.

 

[albyoscar]

Male, worm-like markings usually indicate it's a male. G/L with the breeding project!

This is not always true,my female has incredible worm-like markings on her face .I think the only true way is to vent the fish , i dont know how to do that but ... or wait and see who lays eggs or which ones pair off

 

[Adam-011]

Bump

 

[scubasteve06]

Nice looking sev, I dont know much about breeding them other than they are mouth brooders something I would love to see first hand, if it happens get some video of the brooding. GL!!!

 

[Adam-011]

Will do!

 

[thefishguy7]

This is not always true,my female has incredible worm-like markings on her face .I think the only true way is to vent the fish , i dont know how to do that but ... or wait and see who lays eggs or which ones pair off

That's why I said usually. Like most fish there are ways 95% reliable, the only way to know for sure is venting.


Maybe saving up and buying a proven pair is the way to go.

 

[Adam-011]

Yea thats what i am thinking. I might just get 1 for the Hell of it i dont realy care if I have a pair but it would be cool.