Can severums live with dwarf gouramis?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Severums and dwarf gouramis can share a tank, but watch one thing. Severums are much bigger and pushier than dwarf gouramis, which are slow and easy to bully at feeding time.

Severum74–84°F · pH 6–7

Dwarf gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

Watch outSeverums are much bigger and pushier than dwarf gouramis, which are slow and easy to bully at feeding time.

What works

Both are fine at 74–82°F.
pH 6–7 suits both.
They use different parts of the tank: severums the mid, dwarf gouramis the top.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

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

	Severum	Dwarf gourami
Temperature	74–84 °F	72–82 °F
pH	6–7	6–7.5
Adult size	8.0 in	3.0 in
Minimum tank	55 gal	10 gal
Temperament	Semi-aggressive	Peaceful
Swims at	Middle	Top
Group	Alone or in pairs	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for severums

All severum tank mates

Better tank mates for dwarf gouramis

All dwarf gourami tank mates

Questions

Can severums live with dwarf gouramis?

Yes, with care. Severums and dwarf gouramis can share a tank, but watch one thing. Severums are much bigger and pushier than dwarf gouramis, which are slow and easy to bully at feeding time.

What temperature suits both severums and dwarf gouramis?

74–82 °F. Severums need 74–84 °F, dwarf gouramis need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do severums and dwarf gouramis need together?

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