Can severums live with apistogramma?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Severums and apistogramma get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–84°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–84°Severum 74–84°Apistogramma 75–84°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Severum 6–7Apistogramma 5–7
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Severum · 8 inApistogramma · 3 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

SeverumApistogramma
Temperature74–84 °F75–84 °F
pH6–75–7
Adult size8.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for severums

All severum tank mates

Better tank mates for apistogramma

All apistogramma tank mates

Questions

Can severums live with apistogramma?

Yes. Severums and apistogramma get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–84°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both severums and apistogramma?

75–84 °F. Severums need 74–84 °F, apistogramma need 75–84 °F.

What size tank do severums and apistogramma need together?

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