Can rummy nose tetras live with lemon tetras?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Rummy nose tetras and lemon tetras make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Rummy nose tetraRummy nose tetra75–84°F · pH 5.5–7 Lemon tetraLemon tetra72–82°F · pH 5.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–82°Rummy nose tetra 75–84°Lemon tetra 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 5.5–7Rummy nose tetra 5.5–7Lemon tetra 5.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Rummy nose tetra · 2 inLemon 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

Rummy nose tetraLemon tetra
Temperature75–84 °F72–82 °F
pH5.5–75.5–7.5
Adult size2.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal15 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for rummy nose tetras

All rummy nose tetra tank mates

Better tank mates for lemon tetras

All lemon tetra tank mates

Questions

Can rummy nose tetras live with lemon tetras?

Yes. Rummy nose tetras and lemon tetras make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–82°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both rummy nose tetras and lemon tetras?

75–82 °F. Rummy nose tetras need 75–84 °F, lemon tetras need 72–82 °F.

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

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