Lemon Tetra

The lemon tetra, Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis, is a species of tropical freshwater fish which originates from South America, belonging to the family Characidae. It is a small tetra growing to 5 cm in length. The species is a long established favourite aquarium fish, being introduced to the aquarium in 1932.
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Common Name
Lemon Tetra
Other Common Names
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Scientific Name
Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
Family
Characidae
Community
General
Class
Tetra
Temperature
78 ºF
Swimming Range
Middle
Adult Length
1 1/2-2 inches
Feeding Habits
Live blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp and tubifex worms. Frozen daphnia, plankton, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Flake and freeze dried foods also accepted.
Compatibility
Peaceful and schooling with fish of the same size.
Habitat
Brazil: Moderately decorated with rocks, live plants and driftwood.
Breeding
Lays between 100-200 eggs during spawning and the parents will eat the eggs. The fry
nature very slowly. Additional Comments
Additional Comments
The Lemon Tetra will lose their color in hard water.