Lemon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis)
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Lemon Tetra
Lemon Tetra
Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
57 Litres (15 US G.)
3.8-5.1cm (1.5-2 ")
Freshwater
5.5 - 8.0
23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)
8-15 °d
2:3 M:F
3-8 years
Family
Characidae
Contents
Additional names
- Lemon Tetra, Citron Tetra
Additional scientific names
- Hemigrammus erythrophthalmus
Sexing[edit]
- There is a black line on the edge of the anal fin, in females this will be very fine, whereas on males it's much thicker, and even cover a majority of the anal fin. Mature females will also be broader when viewed from above.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- A peaceful shoaling fish, keep in groups of 6 or more. Does well with other peaceful community fish, do not keep with aggressive or predatory fish.
Diet[edit]
- Will take most foods including flake, pellet and live/frozen foods.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Appreciate a spacious tank with both planting and open swimming space.
Behaviour[edit]
- A peaceful mid-swimming shoaling fish.
Identification[edit]
- A fairly high-sided tetra, similar to the Serpae Tetra. The body is pale yellow in colour, this also goes for the fins which also often have black borders. The eyes are red.
Pictures[edit]
Lemon Tetra
School of Lemons
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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