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Lemon Tetra ML

🐟 Lemon Tetra Care Sheet

🔹 Overview

Category Details
Scientific Name Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
Common Name Lemon Tetra
Origin South America (Brazil – Rio Tapajós)
Adult Size 3–4 cm (1.2–1.6 in)
Lifespan 3–5 years
Temperament Peaceful, schooling
Tank Level Mid-level

🔹 Tank Setup

Parameter Ideal Range
Tank Size 60+ liters (15+ gallons) for a small school
Temperature 23–28 °C (73–82 °F)
pH 6.0–7.5
Hardness Soft to moderately hard (2–12 dGH)
Substrate Sand or fine gravel
Decor Plants, driftwood, open swimming areas
Lighting Moderate
Filtration Gentle to moderate; well-oxygenated water

Tips:

  • Keep in schools of 6 or more to promote natural behavior and reduce stress.

  • Provide plenty of plants for hiding and open space for swimming.

  • Stable water parameters help maintain their bright yellow coloration.

🔹 Diet

  • Type: Omnivorous

  • Best Foods: High-quality flakes, micro-pellets, frozen/live foods (daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworms).

  • Feeding Frequency: 1–2 times daily in small portions.

🔹 Behavior & Compatibility

  • Peaceful schooling fish; excellent for community tanks.

  • Mid-level swimmers; males may display slightly brighter coloration.

  • Compatible with other small, non-aggressive fish.

🧭 Tank Mate Guide

✅ Compatible Species

  • Tetras (neon, ember, red-eye)

  • Rasboras (chili, harlequin)

  • Pygmy Corydoras

  • Small rainbowfish

⚠️ Avoid or Use Caution With

  • Aggressive or large fish

  • Fin-nippers

  • Very slow-moving or delicate species

🐣 Breeding Info

  • Spawning Method: Egg scatterers; fine-leaved plants or spawning mops recommended.

  • Parental Care: None; adults may eat eggs.

  • Fry Care: Feed infusoria or microworms first, then baby brine shrimp.

🌿 Fun Facts

  • Named for its bright lemon-yellow body.

  • Hardy, peaceful, and ideal for small to medium community tanks.

  • Best displayed in schools to show off natural swimming behavior and coloration.

🐟 Lemon Tetra Care Sheet

🔹 Overview

Category Details
Scientific Name Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
Common Name Lemon Tetra
Origin South America (Brazil – Rio Tapajós)
Adult Size 3–4 cm (1.2–1.6 in)
Lifespan 3–5 years
Temperament Peaceful, schooling
Tank Level Mid-level

🔹 Tank Setup

Parameter Ideal Range
Tank Size 60+ liters (15+ gallons) for a small school
Temperature 23–28 °C (73–82 °F)
pH 6.0–7.5
Hardness Soft to moderately hard (2–12 dGH)
Substrate Sand or fine gravel
Decor Plants, driftwood, open swimming areas
Lighting Moderate
Filtration Gentle to moderate; well-oxygenated water

Tips:

  • Keep in schools of 6 or more to promote natural behavior and reduce stress.

  • Provide plenty of plants for hiding and open space for swimming.

  • Stable water parameters help maintain their bright yellow coloration.

🔹 Diet

  • Type: Omnivorous

  • Best Foods: High-quality flakes, micro-pellets, frozen/live foods (daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworms).

  • Feeding Frequency: 1–2 times daily in small portions.

🔹 Behavior & Compatibility

  • Peaceful schooling fish; excellent for community tanks.

  • Mid-level swimmers; males may display slightly brighter coloration.

  • Compatible with other small, non-aggressive fish.

🧭 Tank Mate Guide

✅ Compatible Species

  • Tetras (neon, ember, red-eye)

  • Rasboras (chili, harlequin)

  • Pygmy Corydoras

  • Small rainbowfish

⚠️ Avoid or Use Caution With

  • Aggressive or large fish

  • Fin-nippers

  • Very slow-moving or delicate species

🐣 Breeding Info

  • Spawning Method: Egg scatterers; fine-leaved plants or spawning mops recommended.

  • Parental Care: None; adults may eat eggs.

  • Fry Care: Feed infusoria or microworms first, then baby brine shrimp.

🌿 Fun Facts

  • Named for its bright lemon-yellow body.

  • Hardy, peaceful, and ideal for small to medium community tanks.

  • Best displayed in schools to show off natural swimming behavior and coloration.

$1.22

Original: $3.48

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Lemon Tetra ML—

$3.48

$1.22

Description

🐟 Lemon Tetra Care Sheet

🔹 Overview

Category Details
Scientific Name Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
Common Name Lemon Tetra
Origin South America (Brazil – Rio Tapajós)
Adult Size 3–4 cm (1.2–1.6 in)
Lifespan 3–5 years
Temperament Peaceful, schooling
Tank Level Mid-level

🔹 Tank Setup

Parameter Ideal Range
Tank Size 60+ liters (15+ gallons) for a small school
Temperature 23–28 °C (73–82 °F)
pH 6.0–7.5
Hardness Soft to moderately hard (2–12 dGH)
Substrate Sand or fine gravel
Decor Plants, driftwood, open swimming areas
Lighting Moderate
Filtration Gentle to moderate; well-oxygenated water

Tips:

  • Keep in schools of 6 or more to promote natural behavior and reduce stress.

  • Provide plenty of plants for hiding and open space for swimming.

  • Stable water parameters help maintain their bright yellow coloration.

🔹 Diet

  • Type: Omnivorous

  • Best Foods: High-quality flakes, micro-pellets, frozen/live foods (daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworms).

  • Feeding Frequency: 1–2 times daily in small portions.

🔹 Behavior & Compatibility

  • Peaceful schooling fish; excellent for community tanks.

  • Mid-level swimmers; males may display slightly brighter coloration.

  • Compatible with other small, non-aggressive fish.

🧭 Tank Mate Guide

✅ Compatible Species

  • Tetras (neon, ember, red-eye)

  • Rasboras (chili, harlequin)

  • Pygmy Corydoras

  • Small rainbowfish

⚠️ Avoid or Use Caution With

  • Aggressive or large fish

  • Fin-nippers

  • Very slow-moving or delicate species

🐣 Breeding Info

  • Spawning Method: Egg scatterers; fine-leaved plants or spawning mops recommended.

  • Parental Care: None; adults may eat eggs.

  • Fry Care: Feed infusoria or microworms first, then baby brine shrimp.

🌿 Fun Facts

  • Named for its bright lemon-yellow body.

  • Hardy, peaceful, and ideal for small to medium community tanks.

  • Best displayed in schools to show off natural swimming behavior and coloration.