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Lemon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis)

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Stats: Adult Size: 2 " (5 cm)
Temp: 77-82 F (25-28 C)
Tank: 30" (75 cm) minimum
Requirements: Darkly arranged tank, or fish colors will not show up. pH: 7 H: not particular
Diet: Small live, all prepared equally relished.
Breeding: Females smaller, less colorful, Tank: 6-7, 73-77 F (23-25 C), soft. Feed Artemia.
Sociability: Groups of at least 5. Small species as tankmates.
Related Spec: (Hyphessobrycon callistus) Serpae Tetra
(Hyphessobrycon eryhrostigma) Bleeding Heart Tetra
(Hyphessobrycon flammeus) Flame Tetra
(Hyphessobrycon ocillifer) Black Neon Tetra
(Hyphessobrycon columbianu) Columbian Tetra
Special Info: These are a much overlooked tetra, as in dealer's tanks they often look very washed out.

 

 

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