Species Profile
Lemon Tetra
Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
Tetraspeaceful
Adult size
2″
Minimum tank
20 gal
Temperature
72–82°F
pH
5.5–7.5
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
mid
Diet
Flake, micro pellets, frozen
Notes
Subtle yellow body with red-and-black-tipped dorsal and red eyes. Underrated for the planted community tank; the soft color reads better against green plants than the flashier neons. Group of 6+ for proper schooling behavior.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Lemon Tetra
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Lemon Tetrain a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Neon Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Cardinal Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Rummynose Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Harlequin Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Zebra Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Fancy Guppy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Endler's Livebearer
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Platy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Molly
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Swordtail
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Male Betta
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Dwarf Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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