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Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
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| Lemon Tetra | |
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| Lemon Tetra | |
| Species | Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis |
| Family | Characidae |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Min. Tank Size | 56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L) |
| Size | 5.08 cm
1.5-2 " (3.8-5.1cm) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 5.5 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-15 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 2:3 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-8 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Lemon Tetra, Citron Tetra
[edit] Synonyms
- Hemigrammus erythrophthalmus
[edit] Sexing
- 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.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- 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.
[edit] Diet
- Will take most foods including flake, pellet and live/frozen foods.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Appreciate a spacious tank with both planting and open swimming space.
[edit] Behaviour
- A peaceful mid-swimming shoaling fish.
[edit] Identification
- 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.
[edit] Pictures
 Lemon Tetra |
 School of Lemons |
