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Lemon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis)

Lemon Tetra

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis

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Yellow color intensifies with a varied diet and dark surroundings. Keep in a group; males display to each other.

Adult size
2 in
Smallest tank
20 gal
Keep them in groups of
8+
Temperature
73–82 °F
pH · hardness
5.5–7.5 · 2–12 dGH
Food
Omnivore: flakes, pellets, frozen foods
Start a freshwater build to add this

Gets along with

Chili RasboraNerite SnailRamshorn SnailMalaysian Trumpet SnailAssassin SnailGhost ShrimpBetta (male)Ember Tetra

Think twice about

Cherry Shrimp — shrimp it would huntBlue Dream Shrimp — shrimp it would huntWhite Cloud Mountain Minnow — needs 60–72 °FCrystal Red Shrimp — shrimp it would huntTiger Shrimp — shrimp it would hunt

Easy plants for the same tank

Red Tiger LotusStaurogyne RepensLudwigia RepensAmazon SwordRotala RotundifoliaTemple Plant

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.