Can severums live with kribensis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, severums and kribensis can live together. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

SeverumSeverum74–84°F · pH 6–7 KribensisKribensis75–80°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Severum · 8 inKribensis · 4 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

SeverumKribensis
Temperature74–84 °F75–80 °F
pH6–76–7.5
Adult size8.0 in4.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal30 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for severums

All severum tank mates

Better tank mates for kribensis

All kribensis tank mates

Questions

Can severums live with kribensis?

Yes, severums and kribensis can live together. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both severums and kribensis?

75–80 °F. Severums need 74–84 °F, kribensis need 75–80 °F.

What size tank do severums and kribensis need together?

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