Can severums live with bamboo shrimp?

Verdict
No

No. Severums and bamboo shrimp should not share a tank. A severum is big enough to swallow adult bamboo shrimp.

SeverumSeverum74–84°F · pH 6–7 Bamboo shrimpBamboo shrimp72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 74–82°Severum 74–84°Bamboo shrimp 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7Severum 6–7Bamboo shrimp 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Severum · 8 inBamboo shrimp · 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

SeverumBamboo shrimp
Temperature74–84 °F72–82 °F
pH6–76.5–7.5
Adult size8.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for severums

All severum tank mates

Better tank mates for bamboo shrimp

All bamboo shrimp tank mates

Questions

Can severums live with bamboo shrimp?

No. Severums and bamboo shrimp should not share a tank. A severum is big enough to swallow adult bamboo shrimp.

What temperature suits both severums and bamboo shrimp?

74–82 °F. Severums need 74–84 °F, bamboo shrimp need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do severums and bamboo shrimp need together?

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