Lemon Tetra

Species Name: Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
Common Name: Lemon Tetra

Care Instructions:

• Temperature: 21 – 27°C
• pH Range: 5.0 – 7.6
• Tank Size: Minimum of 40 liters
• Maximum Size: 4 cm
• Shoal Size: Always keep in groups (preferably 6 or more) to minimize stress
• Temperament: Peaceful and ideal for community aquariums

Compatibility:

• Ideal Tank Mates:
  • Peaceful Fish: Lemon Tetras do well with other small, peaceful fish like Neon Tetras, Platys, and Guppies.
  • Algae Eaters: They can be kept with algae eaters like Bristlenose Plecos and snails.
  • Community Tank: Best suited for community tanks with similarly sized and temperamented fish.
• Avoid With:
  • Large or Aggressive Fish: Larger or more aggressive species could pose a threat to Lemon Tetras, which are small and delicate.
  • Highly Territorial Fish: Males of species like Bristlenose Plecos can be territorial around each other, so monitor their interactions.

Diet:

• Feeding:
  • Food Types: Lemon Tetras will eat a variety of foods including flakes, pellets, and live or frozen foods.
  • Feeding Behavior: They are not picky eaters but should be fed appropriately sized food to avoid waste. Regular feeding of small portions will help them thrive.

General Information:

• Behavior:
  • Schooling: They are schooling fish and prefer to be kept in groups. Keeping them in a group will make them feel secure and reduce stress.
  • Habitat: In the wild, Lemon Tetras inhabit clear, moderately flowing water near vegetation. Replicating this environment in the home aquarium with plants and gentle water flow will make them feel more at home.
  • Lifespan: They typically live for around 6 years in captivity, but with proper care, they can live up to 8 years or longer.

DISCLAIMER:

• In-Store Purchase Only: All live fish are available for in-store purchase only. Appearance and coloration can vary, and may change with age and environmental factors.