Can rams live with rummy nose tetras?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Rams and rummy nose tetras make a good pair. Both are fine at 80–84°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

German blue ramGerman blue ram80–86°F · pH 5–7 Rummy nose tetraRummy nose tetra75–84°F · pH 5.5–7

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 80–84°German blue ram 80–86°Rummy nose tetra 75–84°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 5.5–7German blue ram 5–7Rummy nose tetra 5.5–7
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

German blue ram · 2.5 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

German blue ramRummy nose tetra
Temperature80–86 °F75–84 °F
pH5–75.5–7
Adult size2.5 in2.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for rams

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Better tank mates for rummy nose tetras

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Questions

Can rams live with rummy nose tetras?

Yes. Rams and rummy nose tetras make a good pair. Both are fine at 80–84°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both rams and rummy nose tetras?

80–84 °F. Rams need 80–86 °F, rummy nose tetras need 75–84 °F.

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

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