Can chili rasboras live with severums?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Chili rasboras and severums can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 8 inches a severum can swallow a small chili rasbora. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

Chili rasbora75–82°F · pH 4–7

Severum74–84°F · pH 6–7

What to watch

Watch outAt 8 inches a severum can swallow a small chili rasbora. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

What works

Both are fine at 75–82°F.
pH 6–7 suits both.

Water side by side

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

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

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

	Chili rasbora	Severum
Temperature	75–82 °F	74–84 °F
pH	4–7	6–7
Adult size	0.8 in	8.0 in
Minimum tank	5 gal	55 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Semi-aggressive
Swims at	Middle	Middle
Group	Groups of 8+	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Carnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for chili rasboras

All chili rasbora tank mates

Better tank mates for severums

All severum tank mates

Questions

Can chili rasboras live with severums?

Yes, with care. Chili rasboras and severums can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 8 inches a severum can swallow a small chili rasbora. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

What temperature suits both chili rasboras and severums?

75–82 °F. Chili rasboras need 75–82 °F, severums need 74–84 °F.

What size tank do chili rasboras and severums need together?

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