Can pictus catfish live with severums?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Pictus catfish and severums get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 74–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Pictus catfishPictus catfish72–79°F · pH 6–7.5 SeverumSeverum74–84°F · pH 6–7

Why it works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Pictus catfish · 5 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

Pictus catfishSeverum
Temperature72–79 °F74–84 °F
pH6–7.56–7
Adult size5.0 in8.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal55 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 3+Alone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for pictus catfish

All pictus catfish tank mates

Better tank mates for severums

All severum tank mates

Questions

Can pictus catfish live with severums?

Yes. Pictus catfish and severums get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 74–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both pictus catfish and severums?

74–79 °F. Pictus catfish need 72–79 °F, severums need 74–84 °F.

What size tank do pictus catfish and severums need together?

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