Angelfish vs Severums: Which One Comes Out on Top?

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In this video we compare Angelfish and Severums. We take a closer look at each to see which one might be better for you!

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If you want to learn more about Angelfish and Severums check out these videos:


For the latest in the fish room check us out on Instagram primetime_aquatics

Join this channel to get access to perks:

f you want to see all the cool stuff Joanna does with other types of scapes check out her channel!

[spinelessmoderate]

My brother and I had a severum that used to play peacekeeper in the tank. He'd interrupt bullying attempts by other fish. He even kept a green terror in check.

[lizettebusquets]

I've never had severum, but they're beautiful. Angels do bring up lots of nostalgia for me. My family used to have a 125g and the angels in there got huge. They were majestic! I don't know if I'll ever have a big tank again, but if I did, I would get angels. Great video! Thanks!

[rockyandmiles]

I had a Gold Severum named Daisy in a 55 about 20 years ago. She lived to be about 8. One day I saw her struggling to breathe, I could see a small piece of plastic plant in her throat. I got some tweezers and a towel, netted her and put on my lap, I quickly removed the plant from her throat and put her back in the tank. She was very grateful and happy after that 😃 (and yes I took that plant out of the tank!) She loved being pet and would kiss my finger. She was my aquatic pup! 💛🐶🐠

[timhiuser]

I have both in the same tank and love them both. But one thing that you forgot to mention is Angels tend to be A LOT cheaper than Severums by almost twice the price.

[joewwilliams]

After seeing your red spot gold sevrums when I first found the channel they became one of my bucket list fish.

[brucestuart]

I have both in a community tank and it's fully planted. The Red Spotted Severum has only been in the tank for a month so I guess we will see if he starts to chew on the plants, but so far so good. Once my custom tank arrives, the Severum and the Angel will be moved to the new tank along with some electric blue acara, Uaru, and some more Severum's.

[gaylebumgarner]

I usually turn down the sound and just watch the video, if I can follow. I knew that would not be the case with these types of videos. I have had fish over the years with not much more than a couple of months success. I am glad you keep the information simple and to the point. You keep my interest and your voice is just right. Thank you much

[caroleinwv]

I am so glad you talk about GH and KH. Very important and not widely discussed.

[philcarlino]

Of the two, angelfish for me. Community fish that eat plants is a no go, as I use a lot of plants to help in my filtration. Severums are cool though! I really love blue angels and the red shoulder angels. The manacapuru angels are definitely a bucket list fish! Thank you for the video.

[makiarn]

I have both and love both! I just got into the angels and now I’m hooked. My bonded pair of turquoise Severums have spawned about 45-50 times. They’re currently guarding eggs while I’m typing my response. Angels are so graceful when they swim. Both fly up to the tank when I approach them.

[alisonnicholson]

Oh wow those severums are gorgeous. Have had angelfish before and loved them but have never kept severums. They are beautiful looking fish though. Thoroughly enjoyed this video, thank you both

[xardoz]

I have managed to keep plants with my severums. I have water wisteria (fast growing) and I regularly feed leafy greens: romaine lettuce, bok choy and Swiss chard. They eat the greens and leave the wisteria alone but even if the chew on it, it grows so quickly that it recovers. In my community tank I keep angels, severums and geophagus together and they are very compatible.

[paulwhite]

My brother's got a 300 gallon with some severums, a geo, corys, plecos, and a big school of denison barbs; it's amazing to watch but that severum is both stunning and absolutely the boss of the tank and HUGE, probably 10" and thick. Gorgeous fish.

[growclipbonsaiforseniors]

I always liked angel fish. The graceful movement through the water. The long flowing fins and the different varieties. I have heard now that they developed an angel fish that does not grow large, a miniature variety. Have you heard of them? I always kept mine in a 55 gallon tank. Great info you gave!

[arielroxi]

I have to say I hadn't considered severums before now. But after watching this video I think I'll do a little more research. Thanks!

[JCL]

Perfect timing. I have both but just got my red spotted gold severum. They're awesome fish. One is very social and the other is super shy.

[frankarenas]

I have both and I agree with what you said about each. I enjoy each as they have their own characteristics. I have had a pair of gold severums 8" for about 5 years now in a 125 gallon tank, and they need every inch of the tank. I have had luck growing Java fern in their tank. I am also experimenting with potted Amazon swords. I enjoy the look of live plants in the aquarium.

[Au_Aquatica]

I absolutely love your channel, you have such incredible tanks and are so knowledgeable about so many species and help out so many people with these videos

[chiknfriends]

I love this, I'm still looking for a centerpiece for my 55 gallon community and have been considering angelfish. Would you consider covering festivums/mesonauta species? I'd love to have some reliable information about them before I make my choice.