Can severums live with gold barbs?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Severums and gold barbs can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 74–75°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

SeverumSeverum74–84°F · pH 6–7 Gold barbGold barb64–75°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 74–75°Severum 74–84°Gold barb 64–75°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Severum 6–7Gold barb 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Severum · 8 inGold barb · 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

SeverumGold barb
Temperature74–84 °F64–75 °F
pH6–76–8
Adult size8.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for severums

All severum tank mates

Better tank mates for gold barbs

All gold barb tank mates

Questions

Can severums live with gold barbs?

Yes, with care. Severums and gold barbs can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 74–75°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

What temperature suits both severums and gold barbs?

74–75 °F. Severums need 74–84 °F, gold barbs need 64–75 °F.

What size tank do severums and gold barbs need together?

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