Lemon Tetra ML
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🐟 Lemon Tetra Care Sheet
🔹 Overview
| Category | Details |
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| 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:
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Keep in schools of 6 or more to promote natural behavior and reduce stress.
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Provide plenty of plants for hiding and open space for swimming.
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Stable water parameters help maintain their bright yellow coloration.
🔹 Diet
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Type: Omnivorous
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Best Foods: High-quality flakes, micro-pellets, frozen/live foods (daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworms).
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Feeding Frequency: 1–2 times daily in small portions.
🔹 Behavior & Compatibility
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Peaceful schooling fish; excellent for community tanks.
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Mid-level swimmers; males may display slightly brighter coloration.
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Compatible with other small, non-aggressive fish.
🧭 Tank Mate Guide
✅ Compatible Species
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Tetras (neon, ember, red-eye)
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Rasboras (chili, harlequin)
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Pygmy Corydoras
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Small rainbowfish
⚠️ Avoid or Use Caution With
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Aggressive or large fish
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Fin-nippers
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Very slow-moving or delicate species
🐣 Breeding Info
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Spawning Method: Egg scatterers; fine-leaved plants or spawning mops recommended.
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Parental Care: None; adults may eat eggs.
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Fry Care: Feed infusoria or microworms first, then baby brine shrimp.
🌿 Fun Facts
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Named for its bright lemon-yellow body.
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Hardy, peaceful, and ideal for small to medium community tanks.
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Best displayed in schools to show off natural swimming behavior and coloration.
