Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis

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Lemon Tetra
Lemon Tetra
Species	Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
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)
pH	5.5 - 8.0
Temp.	296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 301.15 K 82.4 °F 542.07 °R23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)
Water Hardness	8-15
Stocking Ratio	2:3 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	3-8 years

[edit] Alternative names

Lemon Tetra

[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

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Fishforums.net
• Wikipedia