
Lemon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis)
Remarks: Lemon Tetras (Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis) develop bright yellow bodies with red eyes as they age and settle into their tank. When young or stressed, they may appear to be white or gray fish without any color. To encourage their best colors to show, it is best to keep them in groups of 6 or more. Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis Common Name: Lemon Tetra Max Size: 1.5" pH: 5.0-8.0 Hardness: Soft Temperature: 70-82° Aggressiveness: Peaceful Region of Origin: South America Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred Diet: Small flake or pellet, small frozen or live foods Compatibility: Similarly sized schooling fish, dwarf cichlids, Corydoras, livebearers, rainbowfish, Loricariids Tank Mate Options: Long Fin Albino Bushynose Pleco Black Skirt Tetra Bolivian Ram *****Please review our Shipping and Handling FAQ prior to placing your order. It contains important information about order fulfillment time, shipping speed, and other pertinent details.*****