Can severums live with electric blue acaras?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, severums and electric blue acaras can live together. Both are fine at 74–82°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

SeverumSeverum74–84°F · pH 6–7 Electric blue acaraElectric blue acara72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Severum · 8 inElectric blue acara · 6 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

SeverumElectric blue acara
Temperature74–84 °F72–82 °F
pH6–76.5–7.5
Adult size8.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal30 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can severums live with electric blue acaras?

Yes, severums and electric blue acaras can live together. Both are fine at 74–82°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both severums and electric blue acaras?

74–82 °F. Severums need 74–84 °F, electric blue acaras need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do severums and electric blue acaras need together?

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