Can ghost shrimp live with severums?
Verdict
No
No. Ghost shrimp and severums should not share a tank. A severum is big enough to swallow adult ghost shrimp.
What to watch
- Deal breakerA severum is big enough to swallow adult ghost shrimp.
- Watch outWater chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
What works
- Both are fine at 74–82°F.
- They use different parts of the tank: ghost shrimp the bottom, severums the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Ghost shrimp | Severum | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–82 °F | 74–84 °F |
| pH | 7–8 | 6–7 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 8.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 55 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Swims at | Bottom | Middle |
| Group | Groups of 3+ | Alone or in pairs |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for ghost shrimp
Mystery snailYes
Endler's livebearerYes
Ramshorn snailYes
Amano shrimpYes
CorydorasYes
Celestial pearl danioYes
Better tank mates for severums
Questions
Can ghost shrimp live with severums?
No. Ghost shrimp and severums should not share a tank. A severum is big enough to swallow adult ghost shrimp.
What temperature suits both ghost shrimp and severums?
74–82 °F. Ghost shrimp need 65–82 °F, severums need 74–84 °F.
What size tank do ghost shrimp and severums need together?
At least 55 gal, set by the severum. Add space for each extra fish.