Can severums live with kissing gouramis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Severums and kissing gouramis make a good pair. Both are fine at 74–82°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

SeverumSeverum74–84°F · pH 6–7 Kissing gouramiKissing gourami72–82°F · pH 6–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 74–82°Severum 74–84°Kissing gourami 72–82°
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 inKissing gourami · 10 in0"2"4"6"8"10"
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

SeverumKissing gourami
Temperature74–84 °F72–82 °F
pH6–76–8
Adult size8.0 in10.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal55 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can severums live with kissing gouramis?

Yes. Severums and kissing gouramis make a good pair. Both are fine at 74–82°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both severums and kissing gouramis?

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

What size tank do severums and kissing gouramis need together?

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