By Wasif Mallick

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.



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