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Lemon Tetra
Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
Family: Characidae
The lemon tetra is a classic, elegant fish with a translucent lemon-yellow body, vivid yellow dorsal and anal fins edged in black, and striking red eyes. It is a hardy, peaceful schooling fish that has been in the hobby for decades. The intensity of yellow colouration deepens considerably under warm, high-quality lighting in a planted tank.
Keeping this species
- diet
- Omnivore – small flake, micro pellets, frozen daphnia
- schooling
- 8+ recommended
- tank size
- 15 gallons minimum
- temperament
- Peaceful schooling fish
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Water it likes
- ph
- 6.0–7.5
- hardness
- 3–15 dGH
- temperature
- 73–81°F (23–27°C)