Can blood parrots live with severums?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Blood parrots and severums get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 76–80°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Blood parrotBlood parrot76–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5 SeverumSeverum74–84°F · pH 6–7

Why it works

Water side by side

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The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Blood parrot · 8 inSeverum · 8 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"7"8"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

Blood parrotSeverum
Temperature76–80 °F74–84 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7
Adult size8.0 in8.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal55 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for blood parrots

All blood parrot tank mates

Better tank mates for severums

All severum tank mates

Questions

Can blood parrots live with severums?

Yes. Blood parrots and severums get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 76–80°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both blood parrots and severums?

76–80 °F. Blood parrots need 76–80 °F, severums need 74–84 °F.

What size tank do blood parrots and severums need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the blood parrot. Add space for each extra fish.