Can rummy nose tetras live with hatchetfish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Rummy nose tetras and hatchetfish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–81°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Rummy nose tetraRummy nose tetra75–84°F · pH 5.5–7 HatchetfishHatchetfish75–81°F · pH 5.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–81°Rummy nose tetra 75–84°Hatchetfish 75–81°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 5.5–7Rummy nose tetra 5.5–7Hatchetfish 5.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Rummy nose tetra · 2 inHatchetfish · 1.5 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

Rummy nose tetraHatchetfish
Temperature75–84 °F75–81 °F
pH5.5–75.5–7.5
Adult size2.0 in1.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleTop
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for rummy nose tetras

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Better tank mates for hatchetfish

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Questions

Can rummy nose tetras live with hatchetfish?

Yes. Rummy nose tetras and hatchetfish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–81°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both rummy nose tetras and hatchetfish?

75–81 °F. Rummy nose tetras need 75–84 °F, hatchetfish need 75–81 °F.

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

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