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	Do Severums dig??
marine_race Enthusiast Posts: 262 Kudos: 110 Votes: 7 Registered: 11-Aug-2002	I'm looking to buy a pair of severums for a large, heavily planted 74 gal tank. My only concern is that they would dig up alot of my plants. What do you guys think? Cheers, Ben
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
inkodinkomalinko Fish Guru Posts: 2441 Kudos: 833 Registered: 18-Jan-2003	I must say it would depend on the fish. I had some customers come into the store saying their severums had dug up the whole tank, plastic plants everywhere. Mine barely touches a plastic plant, and only touches the sand when theres food on it. I've seen alot of tanks with severums in semi planted tanks with hardy plants also.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Gomer Ultimate Fish Guru Small Fry with BBQ Sauce Posts: 3602 Kudos: 1709 Votes: 106 Registered: 29-Mar-2002	My concern would be more towards the Severums eating the plants. My Sev i use to own actually munched on Java Fern when it was really hungry, and would tear off all my beautiful Java Moss. But they do dig, but not excessively. If they breed they will dig alot. Like the person before me said, it will depend on the individual fish. But generally they are not big on digging and love their greens. -- Gomer
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
marine_race Enthusiast Posts: 262 Kudos: 110 Votes: 7 Registered: 11-Aug-2002	Awesome, Thanks for the info! How about Blue Acaras? I've always had an interest in them. Cheers, Ben
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Gomer Ultimate Fish Guru Small Fry with BBQ Sauce Posts: 3602 Kudos: 1709 Votes: 106 Registered: 29-Mar-2002	I have kept them too. They don't dig too much. They do dig alot when they breed though. They will try and rearrage some tank ornaments like plants sometimes. But that is just funny trying to see them move plants by tugging leaves. They aren't that big on eating greens aswell. Try your luck with either. Both are really great fish with lots of personality. You could try one of each you know. -- Gomer
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
inkodinkomalinko Fish Guru Posts: 2441 Kudos: 833 Registered: 18-Jan-2003	I support what gomer said, they do dig, but not alot. They do dig more than severums (in my opinion). I though havent had my severums munch on plants (probably cause I stuff them with pellets), but I had my acara nip at my java fern before.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Gomer Ultimate Fish Guru Small Fry with BBQ Sauce Posts: 3602 Kudos: 1709 Votes: 106 Registered: 29-Mar-2002	Yeah my Severum use to actually eat Java Fern sometimes. It was a freak. It was a peaceful giant too. -- Gomer
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Tanya81 Fish Addict Posts: 633 Kudos: 419 Votes: 37 Registered: 27-Jun-2003	my juvenile gold severum just picks at the gravel, really doesnt dig.. picks at leftover food crumbles 72 gallon bowfront:Tanganyikan Lake set up 75 gallon: A. Baenschi trio,Cyanotilapia Afra Cobwe(4), copadichromis trewavase, protomelas sp. tangerine tiger(breeding pair)
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02


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