Lemon tetra care
Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
Lemon tetra (Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis) grows to about 5 cm (2 in) and needs a tank of at least 80 liters (21 US gallons). Keep it at 22–28 °C (72–82 °F) with a pH of 5.5–8.
FreshwaterEasyPeaceful
Adult size5 cm · 2 in
Smallest tank80 L · 21 gal
Temperature22–28 °C · 72–82 °F
pH5.5–8
GroupGroups of 6+
TemperamentPeaceful
SwimsMiddle
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Neon tetraGuppyBetta (Siamese fighting fish)PlatyCardinal tetraBronze corydorasZebra danioHarlequin rasboraMollyBristlenose plecoCherry barbTiger barb
Avoid with
Fancy goldfishParadise fishConvict cichlidOscarJack DempseyDemasoni cichlidSeverumCommon goldfishKoiPea pufferBala sharkFigure-eight puffer
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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