Can bolivian rams live with severums?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Bolivian rams and severums make a good pair. Both are fine at 74–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 74–79°Bolivian ram 72–79°Severum 74–84°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Bolivian ram 6–7.5Severum 6–7
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bolivian ram · 3 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

Bolivian ramSeverum
Temperature72–79 °F74–84 °F
pH6–7.56–7
Adult size3.0 in8.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal55 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for bolivian rams

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Better tank mates for severums

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Questions

Can bolivian rams live with severums?

Yes. Bolivian rams and severums make a good pair. Both are fine at 74–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both bolivian rams and severums?

74–79 °F. Bolivian rams need 72–79 °F, severums need 74–84 °F.

What size tank do bolivian rams and severums need together?

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