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.
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