Need help with stocking list

[ptran]

Just don't be in a hurry to add fish. I think even seasoned fishkeepers have a tendency to add fish too fast. We just are having so much fun and want to see our creation come alive!

Guilty!

my nitrates have shot up quite a bit and now 1 of the severum does not do anything but sit at the bottom of the tank in the corner. ammonia and nitrite lvls are ok. anyone can offer help before something bad happens?

Water change, no feeding, light off. Isolate him to separate tank if other bother him.

Do a water change

+1. Need a wc asap.

[Austy16414]

Do a water change

[frusterdated]

my nitrates have shot up quite a bit and now 1 of the severum does not do anything but sit at the bottom of the tank in the corner. ammonia and nitrite lvls are ok. anyone can offer help before something bad happens?

[Ken B]

Probably you will be ok but add the geos and the other fish and then see how it looks. You can be fine with 2 severums. I just like a lot of severums! I think somebody else made a similar point but some of what I and others say is based on technology (water parameter stuff, etc) and a lot of it is based on preference like what kind of fish to stock. Just don't be in a hurry to add fish. I think even seasoned fishkeepers have a tendency to add fish too fast. We just are having so much fun and want to see our creation come alive!

[agamberutti]

What size tank?

[frusterdated]

Was planning to add some geos and maybe a few more fish. that still ok with 4 total in severum?

The severums will take some time to get adjusted and if they stay away from each other that is ok. Could be all their lives, they never had so much room and so few tankmates. They might be enjoying the room. Consider after a few weeks, getting another severum or maybe 2 more severums and you will see a whole different situation. My severums mostly hang together but there is often one or two hanging by themselves.

[Ken B]

The severums will take some time to get adjusted and if they stay away from each other that is ok. Could be all their lives, they never had so much room and so few tankmates. They might be enjoying the room. Consider after a few weeks, getting another severum or maybe 2 more severums and you will see a whole different situation. My severums mostly hang together but there is often one or two hanging by themselves.

[frusterdated]

the 2 severum stay on opposite sides of the tank usually, seems 1 has set up a territory and pushes the other away. they both seem just content to chill in the corners. the tetras are usually swimming all over the place. when the lights go off at night they usually are hanging out swimming together, but during the day they just chill. This sound normal?

[morpheus]

went to adg and picked up 2 red severums and the guy convinced me with price and word that serpae tetras would work fine in addition. hope I didn't make a decision to regret later.

serapes would still work fine. they are a little smaller than the other types listed, but don is honest and gives good advice.

as for where to get the other type of tetras, they are pretty common in many stores. fish gallery and fishland normally have most of them. just call around before running all over the place to save the trips

[frusterdated]

What size were they

around 1.5-2"'

[agamberutti]

What size were they

[frusterdated]

the tank had them listed for 20, but he gave em to me for 15 each. Yes Don was very nice and i'm glad I went there

How much on severums? Don is a great guy and wouldn't steer you wrong. I'm looking to sell my 8" male to get a few females.

[agamberutti]

went to adg and picked up 2 red severums and the guy convinced me with price and word that serpae tetras would work fine in addition. hope I didn't make a decision to regret later.

How much on severums? Don is a great guy and wouldn't steer you wrong. I'm looking to sell my 8" male to get a few females.

[frusterdated]

went to adg and picked up 2 red severums and the guy convinced me with price and word that serpae tetras would work fine in addition. hope I didn't make a decision to regret later.

[troy tucker]

I know Houston Aquarium Warehouse has emperor's right now.