Can rams live with dwarf neon rainbowfish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, rams and dwarf neon rainbowfish can live together. Both are fine at 80–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

German blue ramGerman blue ram80–86°F · pH 5–7 Dwarf neon rainbowfishDwarf neon rainbowfish75–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 80–82°German blue ram 80–86°Dwarf neon rainbowfish 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7German blue ram 5–7Dwarf neon rainbowfish 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

German blue ram · 2.5 inDwarf neon rainbowfish · 2.5 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

German blue ramDwarf neon rainbowfish
Temperature80–86 °F75–82 °F
pH5–76.5–7.5
Adult size2.5 in2.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can rams live with dwarf neon rainbowfish?

Yes, rams and dwarf neon rainbowfish can live together. Both are fine at 80–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both rams and dwarf neon rainbowfish?

80–82 °F. Rams need 80–86 °F, dwarf neon rainbowfish need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do rams and dwarf neon rainbowfish need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the german blue ram. Add space for each extra fish.