Our Guide To Keeping Lemon Tetra Fish

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
   • Common name: Lemon Tetra
   • Family: Characidae
   • Origin: South America, specifically in the Amazon River Basin
   • Adult length: 5 cm
   • Lifespan: 3 to 5 years

2. Tank Setup:

   • Lemon Tetras prefer a well-planted tank with open swimming areas. A tank size of at least 60 cm (24 inches) is recommended for a small school.
   • Include plants like Java moss, Java fern, and floating plants to provide cover and replicate their natural habitat.

3. Water Parameters:

   • Lemon Tetras thrive in slightly acidic to neutral water conditions with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.0.
   • Keep the water temperature between 23 to 27°C (73 to 81°F).

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • A gentle filtration system with a low to moderate water flow is suitable for Lemon Tetras.

5. Diet:

   • Lemon Tetras are omnivores and will accept a variety of foods. Offer them a balanced diet of high-quality flake or pellet food supplemented with live or frozen foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.

6. Tank mates:

   • Lemon Tetras are peaceful community fish and should be kept in groups of at least six individuals.
   • They are compatible with other peaceful fish such as other tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids, and small catfish species.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • Lemon Tetras are active and social fish that thrive in groups. They display schooling behavior and feel more secure in the presence of conspecifics.
   • They should not be housed with aggressive or fin-nipping species that may stress or injure them.