Lemon Tetra



Family:
Characidae

Scientific Name:
Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis

Origin:
South America

Size:
2 inches (5 cm)

Temperature:
72-79 F (22-26 C)

pH:
slightly acid

Water Hardness:
soft

Feeding:
omnivorous

Suitability:
a very peaceful fish, keep with other peaceful fish

Breeding:
Sometimes difficult. The male’s anal fin contains a broad, black fringe. The fringe is narrow or even missing in the female.

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