Lemon Tetra

Lemon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis) – Bright and Cheerful Swimmer 🍋🐟

The Lemon Tetra is a small, vibrant fish that instantly lights up any community aquarium with its soft yellow body and shimmering fins edged in black and white. Known for its peaceful nature and lively schooling behaviour, this tetra is perfect for beginners and experienced hobbyists alike.

🍋 Personality & Appearance:
Lemon Tetras are active, friendly fish that thrive in groups. Their bright, lemony hue and subtle flashes of colour make them a joyful presence in planted tanks.

🌿 Care Guide:

• Tank Size: 40L+ for a small school

• Water Parameters:

  • Temperature: 22–28°C

  • pH: 6.0–7.5

  • Soft to moderately hard water

• Diet: Omnivorous – accepts flakes, micro pellets, and frozen foods like brine shrimp or daphnia

• Temperament: Peaceful and social

• Best Kept In: Groups of 6 or more to encourage natural schooling and reduce stress

🪴 Aquascaping Tip:
Lemon Tetras thrive in heavily planted tanks with plenty of swimming space and moderate lighting, where their bright colours can really pop.

🍋 Add a splash of sunshine to your aquarium with the charming and lively Lemon Tetra.