Lemon Tetra Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
Origin region
South America (Brazil)
Care level
Easy
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
5.00
Minimum tank (L)
80
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
22.0–28.0
pH
5.50–7.50
GH (dGH)
3.0–15.0
KH (dKH)
1.0–6.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–1.00
Habitat & environment
South America (Brazil)
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Egg scatterer. Breeding similar to other small tetras.
Notes
Yellowish body with red eyes. Peaceful schooling fish, best in planted tanks.