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Lemon tetra

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis

Neptune’s rating:

65
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  • AffordabilityAffordable
  • Aggression LevelMostly Peaceful
  • Breeding AggressionSlightly More Aggressive
  • Conservation StatusLeast Concern
  • DifficultyModerate
  • HardinessModerate
  • Length3.0 - 6.0 cm
  • Liters per Fish4 L
  • Maintenance LevelLow Maintenance
  • pH6.5 - 7.5
  • PopularityPopular
  • RarityUncommon
  • Minimum School Size6
  • Tank HabitatSurface Dweller, Mid-tank Dweller, Bottom Dweller
  • Temperature22.0 - 28.0 °C
  • Territorial BehaviourMildly Territorial

Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.

More about Lemon tetra

The Lemon tetra is a small, brightly colored freshwater fish native to South America, particularly the Amazon River Basin. It boasts a translucent, lemon-yellow body with a distinctive black spot on its dorsal fin and hints of red on the anal fin. Well-known and popular in the aquarium hobby, this fish is favored for its vibrant coloration and peaceful temperament, making it an ideal choice for community tanks.

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