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Here is a complete and detailed profile of the Lemon Tetra, a colorful and peaceful freshwater aquarium fish ideal for planted community tanks:
🐟 Lemon Tetra – Full Details & Care Guide
✅ Common Name:
Lemon Tetra
🔬 Scientific Classification:
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis |
| Family | Characidae |
| Order | Characiformes |
| Origin | South America – Amazon Basin (Brazil) |
🎨 Appearance:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Color | Translucent yellowish body with lemon-yellow hue, silvery shine, red or orange eyes, and black & yellow accents on the dorsal and anal fins |
| Size | Up to 1.5 – 2 inches (4 – 5 cm) |
| Lifespan | 5 – 8 years in optimal care |
| Sexing | Males are slimmer with darker fin markings; females are fuller-bodied |
🌡️ Water Parameters:
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22°C – 28°C (72°F – 82°F) |
| pH Level | 5.5 – 7.5 |
| Hardness | 2 – 15 dGH |
| Water Type | Freshwater |
🏡 Tank Setup:
| Feature | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Tank Size | Minimum 15–20 gallons |
| School Size | At least 6 (larger group recommended) |
| Substrate | Fine gravel or sand |
| Aquascaping | Dense plants, open swimming space, driftwood |
| Lighting | Moderate |
| Filtration | Gentle current, clean water preferred |
🧠 Temperament & Behavior:
| Trait | Description |
|---|---|
| Temperament | Peaceful and active |
| Swimming Level | Middle layers of the tank |
| Social Nature | Schooling fish; becomes stressed alone |
| Activity | Active, interactive when in a group |
🤝 Ideal Tank Mates:
| ✅ Compatible Tankmates | ❌ Avoid |
|---|---|
| Tetras (Neon, Rummy Nose, etc.) | Large or aggressive fish |
| Corydoras catfish | Fin-nippers |
| Guppies, Mollies | Betta fish (with caution) |
| Dwarf Gouramis, Rasboras | |
| Shrimp (Amano, Cherry) |
🍽️ Feeding:
| Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Flakes | Tropical flakes, color-enhancing flakes |
| Pellets | Micro pellets |
| Live/Frozen | Brine shrimp, bloodworms, daphnia |
| Vegetables | Blanched spinach, zucchini occasionally |
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Feeding Frequency: 1–2 times a day in small amounts
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Avoid overfeeding to maintain water quality
🐣 Breeding Lemon Tetras:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Spawning Type | Egg scatterers |
| Breeding Setup | Separate tank, soft acidic water (pH ~6), 26–27°C, fine-leaved plants or spawning mop |
| Spawning Behavior | Occurs in early morning; males chase females |
| Parental Care | None – adults may eat eggs, so remove them post-spawning |
| Egg Hatch Time | 24 – 36 hours |
| Fry Feeding | Infusoria → baby brine shrimp → crushed flakes |
✅ Care Tips:
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✔️ Keep in groups of at least 6–8 to reduce stress
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✔️ Do regular water changes (25–30% weekly)
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✔️ Offer a varied diet for better color and immunity
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✔️ Use plants and driftwood to mimic natural habitat
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✔️ Monitor water parameters consistently
📋 Quick Summary:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis |
| Common Name | Lemon Tetra |
| Size | 1.5 – 2 inches |
| Lifespan | 5 – 8 years |
| Diet | Omnivorous |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Best Kept In | Schools of 6 or more |
| Tank Level | Middle |
🌟 Highlight Feature:
When kept in a large group with clean water and live plants, Lemon Tetras display intense yellow coloration and social schooling behavior, making them a beautiful, peaceful centerpiece for community aquariums.
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To avail free shipping, purchase amount should be Rs350/-(for Aquarium Accessories and Aquatic Plants) or more, less than the above amount shipping charges applicable Rs70/- only. For live fish delivery charges applicable at the time of checkout.
Orders are normally Shipped within 1-2 days and usually take 2-5 working days to be delivered based on your location. However, you will receive an approximate timeline when you place your order.
To ensure that your order reaches you quickly and in good condition, we only ship through reputed courier agencies.
