Can crayfish live with rummy nose tetras?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, crayfish and rummy nose tetras can live together. Both are fine at 75–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–77°Crayfish 65–77°Rummy nose tetra 75–84°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7Crayfish 6.5–8Rummy nose tetra 5.5–7
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Crayfish · 5 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

CrayfishRummy nose tetra
Temperature65–77 °F75–84 °F
pH6.5–85.5–7
Adult size5.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentAggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupOne per tankGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can crayfish live with rummy nose tetras?

Yes, crayfish and rummy nose tetras can live together. Both are fine at 75–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both crayfish and rummy nose tetras?

75–77 °F. Crayfish need 65–77 °F, rummy nose tetras need 75–84 °F.

What size tank do crayfish and rummy nose tetras need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the crayfish. Add space for each extra fish.