Can amano shrimp live with rummy nose tetras?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Amano shrimp and rummy nose tetras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Rummy nose tetras will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give amano shrimp somewhere to hide.

Amano shrimpAmano shrimp70–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Rummy nose tetraRummy nose tetra75–84°F · pH 5.5–7

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–80°Amano shrimp 70–80°Rummy nose tetra 75–84°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7Amano shrimp 6.5–7.5Rummy nose tetra 5.5–7
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Amano shrimp · 2 inRummy nose tetra · 2 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
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

Amano shrimpRummy nose tetra
Temperature70–80 °F75–84 °F
pH6.5–7.55.5–7
Adult size2.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 3+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for amano shrimp

All amano shrimp tank mates

Better tank mates for rummy nose tetras

All rummy nose tetra tank mates

Questions

Can amano shrimp live with rummy nose tetras?

Yes, with care. Amano shrimp and rummy nose tetras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Rummy nose tetras will eat baby shrimp and may chase adults. Dense plants or moss give amano shrimp somewhere to hide.

What temperature suits both amano shrimp and rummy nose tetras?

75–80 °F. Amano shrimp need 70–80 °F, rummy nose tetras need 75–84 °F.

What size tank do amano shrimp and rummy nose tetras need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the rummy nose tetra. Add space for each extra fish.