Can red tail sharks live with rummy nose tetras?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, red tail sharks and rummy nose tetras can live together. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Red tail sharkRed tail shark72–79°F · pH 6.5–7.5 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: 75–79°Red tail shark 72–79°Rummy nose tetra 75–84°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7Red tail shark 6.5–7.5Rummy nose tetra 5.5–7
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Red tail shark · 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

Red tail sharkRummy nose tetra
Temperature72–79 °F75–84 °F
pH6.5–7.55.5–7
Adult size5.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupOne per tankGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for red tail sharks

All red tail shark tank mates

Better tank mates for rummy nose tetras

All rummy nose tetra tank mates

Questions

Can red tail sharks live with rummy nose tetras?

Yes, red tail sharks and rummy nose tetras can live together. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both red tail sharks and rummy nose tetras?

75–79 °F. Red tail sharks need 72–79 °F, rummy nose tetras need 75–84 °F.

What size tank do red tail sharks and rummy nose tetras need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the red tail shark. Add space for each extra fish.