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Lawlboom

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Here's my 125.

1 Female Green Terror
1 Severum
1 Salvini
1 Firemouth
3 pictus cats
1 Bristlenose pleco

What else could I/What else would you put in there. Was thinking about another Severum. Oscar would probably be too cramped.
 
Gotta be careful given that you have an assortment of single fish in there. Adding another of the same species, unless you know the sex, (you only stated the sex of your GT so im assuming tht is the only way you know) . If a pair forms it could mess up the peace in the tank, which it sounds like you have.
 
Lawlboom said:
Here's my 125.

1 Female Green Terror
1 Severum
1 Salvini
1 Firemouth
3 pictus cats
1 Bristlenose pleco

What else could I/What else would you put in there. Was thinking about another Severum. Oscar would probably be too cramped.
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I'd nix the bristlenose and severum, and add the Oscar as a possible combo. Firemouth might get murdered though, from the salvini and/or oscar
 
The severum has a really messed up face. I rescued her so there's not much hope of finding a new home for her. I say her loosely because from my knowledge you sex severums by the markings on the face and well... yeah.

Firemouth is definitely a Male
Salvini is still unknown

Right now my pecking order is Terror > Severum > Firemouth > Salvini

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I think severums are great fish. Not overly aggressive but have been known to hold their own. Also not quite the crazy horndogs other cichlids are makes pairs less likely. Personally I'd say no more cichlids. I'd be looking at dither fish to fill any space you feel is just empty. There's a pretty large amount of options there that won't kill a semi-peaceful balance in your tank, while still adding color and motion. Personally between my 2 125s I have Denison barbs, lemon tetras and tiger silver dollars, just to give you some ideas.
 
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I believe in setting up tanks with the long term in mind. So with that said I think I would be happy with how things are. I am not saying you can't add something else. But with that list I probably would be happy.
 
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I'd probably add a Jack Dempsey, they are common and usually have a fair temperament. A female won't get too large. Oscars create too much waste. Keep in mind the Salvini will probably go balls crazy one day.
 
Thanks for the suggestions guys I'll probably end up trading a lot of these guys. The LFS is starting to introduce people to CA and SA cichlids. I feel bad for saying it but I'm disappointed that my terror turned out to be female... Was supposed to be the star of the tank
 
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