Fish Species
Lemon Tetra
Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
About
A peaceful yellow-silver tetra with a bright red eye and yellow-black fin markings. It is a classic planted-community fish and looks best in a school of at least eight.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
Origin Region
Lower Amazon basin, Brazil
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Care Difficulty
Beginner
Max Size
5 cm | 2.0 in
Water Requirements
Amazon BasinTemperature
24–29°C
pH
5.5–7
GH Hardness
1–8dGH
KH Alkalinity
1–4dKH
Min Tank Size
60L