Can glass catfish live with severums?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, glass catfish and severums can live together. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Glass catfishGlass catfish75–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5 SeverumSeverum74–84°F · pH 6–7

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–80°Glass catfish 75–80°Severum 74–84°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7Glass catfish 6.5–7.5Severum 6–7
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Glass catfish · 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

Glass catfishSeverum
Temperature75–80 °F74–84 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7
Adult size3.0 in8.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal55 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for glass catfish

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Better tank mates for severums

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Questions

Can glass catfish live with severums?

Yes, glass catfish and severums can live together. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both glass catfish and severums?

75–80 °F. Glass catfish need 75–80 °F, severums need 74–84 °F.

What size tank do glass catfish and severums need together?

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