Lemon Tetra

Introduction

The dorsal fin contains black with a yellow streak on the front edge, the adipose fin is yellow with a black edge, and the long-based anal fin has bright yellow front and a black rear edge.General coloration is greenish yellow with a silver belly.Mature males are more intensely colored.

Common Name


Lemon Tetra


Species

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis

Habitat 


Streams of the Amazon basin..

Maximum Size

About  2in (5cm).


Minimum Tank Size 


A tank measuring at least 24 inches.


Diet 


They are Omnivorous , so can eat most of the foods.Frozen flakes and live foods.A varied diet will ensure the fish develop the best colors and condition.


Water Temperature


72-82°F (22-28°C)


pH


6.0-7.5.


Hardness


3-25 dH .


Remark


This fish looks best schooling in a well planted tank.

Belgian Flag Tetra

Introduction



The color of this tetra is pale grayish brown of the dorsal surface and silver on the flanks and ventral surface.There are  line along the body; the uppermost is red, the middle faintly gold on this specimen , and the broader bottom line is black.The gill covers are silver .Females are much deeper in body shape.

Common Name


Flag Tetra


Species


Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus


Habitat 


Streams around and including the Tocantins River,lower Amazon.

Maximum Size


About  2in (5cm).


Minimum Tank Size 


A tank measuring at least 24" x 15" x 12" (60cm x 37.5cm x 30cm) - 70 litre tank.


Diet 


Easy to feed. It will readily accept just about anything offered.They are Omnivorous , so can eat most of the foods. Feed a mixture of dried flakes and granules along with small live and frozen foods. A few handfuls of dried leaves (again beech can be used, or oak leaves are also suitable) would complete the natural feel.


Water Temperature


74-82°F (22-28°C)


pH


5.5-7.5.


Hardness


1-12°H


Remark


It resembles Hemigrammus ulreyi, a less commonly available species.