Originally Posted by pepetj

They usually reach 8".

You could keep a pair in a 55gal as minimum tank size as long as you have good filtration (say 500+ GPH if using HOB; 300 GPH if canister). They don't grow as fast as Oscars do and are way less messy.

A bit shy at first, my Severums (one Gold, one Green) are 7" already, yet unsexed, have surprised me as great pets. They eat from my hand and interact quite actively with me.

They are considered peaceful more than aggressive, but usually they are listed as semi-aggressive. Truth is, unless they get into spawning, they "bark" but rarely "bite". They are territorial and some times moody: when doing maintenance (e.g. removing the HOBs intake tubes) I keep my eyes on them more than the Oscars, they move fast and I have had my share of fingers nipped so I feed them before doing maintenance. They may be a bit shy but fear no one.

Google "Heros Severum profile" and you shall find good info.

Pepe
Santo Domingo

Originally Posted by queenbobby

hi well im buying these f1 rokteil severums wha ever f 1 means.///?
i have lookedon the net but there are soo many diff pictures i dont no wha there gonna look like. some are so colourful where as others are not...
also the ones i am buying are 11 weeks old so im wondering how long they will take to grow as the main reason that i am buying them is because i have an enormous tank but i cant notice any of my little fish inside !!!
also is it right to buy about 5-7?
i have 350 litres think thats about 90 g...all thats in there are 4 zebra danios. 3 neons and i small angel.
thanks