Can severums live with elephant nose fish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, severums and elephant nose fish can live together. Both are fine at 74–82°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

SeverumSeverum74–84°F · pH 6–7 Elephant nose fishElephant nose fish73–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 74–82°Severum 74–84°Elephant nose fish 73–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Severum · 8 inElephant nose fish · 9 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"7"8"9"
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

SeverumElephant nose fish
Temperature74–84 °F73–82 °F
pH6–76–7.5
Adult size8.0 in9.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal55 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can severums live with elephant nose fish?

Yes, severums and elephant nose fish can live together. Both are fine at 74–82°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both severums and elephant nose fish?

74–82 °F. Severums need 74–84 °F, elephant nose fish need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do severums and elephant nose fish need together?

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