Severum tankmate options

[JClem]

As is often the case, the internet is yielding VERY mixed results on what you can readily house with sevs. I've got two Central/South American setups- 1 w/ peaceful guys (Angels, Rams and an Elliotti) and one with more typical central americans (Dempseys, cons, salvinis, etc.).

I've got my eye on a really sharp Sev, but am not sure if he'd mesh in either set up. Most of what I'm finding says they're mainly peaceable for a larger cichlid and that makes me think he'd get bullied in my main tank, but I'm also finding stuff that says they can have a big attitude, making me think he'd be too rough for the angels and rams. Anybody have experience with any of these sorts of mixes?

[Regalblue]

One could work in the Central tank depending on tank size.

Severums are more suitable for a more peaceful tank...  Like a Geo setup

[buznoz]

"Severums are more suitable for a more peaceful tank"

Until they spawn, then watchout

[JClem]

Thanks for the input.... the Sev i was looking at sold, so for now it's a non-issue, but I'll definitely keep your suggestions in mind for down the line.

[VWalker]

I had a couple of young 3" severums and they were pretty mean. Went against most articles I've read so I'm wondering if the previous owner raised them in a more aggressive tank.

[JuJu]

I had a a few sevs and they are a more peaceful fish but always stand guard once they get bigger.

[fishguy420]

I have 4 green severums with mid size oscars parrot cichlids 2 red fin or other people call colubian shark 2 rainbow shark a texas 2 baby jacks and trust me their doing great oh and mid size convicts