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Here’s a complete guide to the Lemon Tetra – a popular, vibrant freshwater fish known for its peaceful temperament and appealing appearance:


🐟 Lemon Tetra Overview

  • Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis

  • Common Name: Lemon Tetra

  • Family: Characidae

  • Origin: South America, specifically the Tapajós River basin in Brazil

  • Habitat: Slow-moving blackwater tributaries with dense vegetation and leaf litter


📏 Physical Characteristics

  • Size: 1.5–2 inches (3.5–5 cm)

  • Coloration:

    • Transparent-yellowish body with a subtle lemon hue

    • Bright yellow anal and dorsal fins

    • Striking red eyes (a key identifier of healthy fish)

  • Sexual Dimorphism:

    • Males: More vivid yellow coloration, slightly more slender

    • Females: Plumper body, especially when gravid


🧬 Behavior and Temperament

  • Temperament: Peaceful and social

  • Schooling Fish: Yes – thrives in groups of 6 or more

  • Activity Level: Active mid-water swimmers

  • Tank Level: Middle layers of the aquarium


🐠 Tank Requirements

Requirement Details
Tank Size Minimum 15–20 gallons (larger for schools)
Water Type Freshwater
Temperature 72–82°F (22–28°C)
pH Level 5.5–7.5
Hardness 3–15 dGH
Filtration Gentle to moderate
Decor Heavily planted with open swimming space
Lighting Moderate (brings out best color in natural tones)
Substrate Dark substrate enhances coloration

🍽️ Diet

  • Type: Omnivore

  • Preferred Foods:

    • High-quality flakes or micro pellets

    • Live or frozen: daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworms

    • Vegetables: Blanched spinach, spirulina-based flakes

  • Feed 1–2 times per day in small portions they can consume within 2 minutes.


🐣 Breeding

  • Spawning Type: Egg scatterer

  • Breeding Conditions:

    • Soft, acidic water (~pH 6.0)

    • Temperature around 78°F (26°C)

    • Use a spawning tank with fine-leafed plants or mesh

  • Behavior:

    • Adults will eat their eggs – remove them after spawning

  • Fry Care:

    • Feed infusoria or liquid fry food, then transition to baby brine shrimp


Tips for Success

  • Keep in schools (6–10 or more) to reduce stress and encourage natural behavior

  • Red eyes and rich yellow fins indicate healthy, well-conditioned fish

  • Provide varied diet to enhance color and vitality

  • Perform regular water changes to maintain pristine conditions


🤝 Compatibility

Lemon Tetras are great in peaceful community tanks with:

  • Other small tetras (e.g., neon, ember, black neon)

  • Rasboras

  • Corydoras catfish

  • Dwarf gouramis

  • Small peaceful barbs (like cherry barbs)

  • Livebearers (e.g., guppies, platies)

Avoid:

  • Large or aggressive fish

  • Fin-nippers (e.g., tiger barbs)

  • Overly boisterous tankmates


⚠️ Common Issues

  • Stress from low numbers: Always keep in a group

  • Poor color: Usually due to stress, poor diet, or inadequate lighting

  • Diseases: Susceptible to common freshwater ailments like ich and fin rot if water quality is poor


🎯 Summary

The Lemon Tetra is a hardy, peaceful, and visually appealing species ideal for community aquariums. Their social behavior and bright accents make them a rewarding choice, especially in well-planted tanks with stable conditions.


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