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Care and Compatibility of Lemon Tetra - Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
Introduction
The Lemon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis) is a species of tetra native to South America, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers. They are small and slender fish with a bright yellow body and a distinctive black stripe running from the base of the dorsal fin to the caudal fin. They are a popular choice for community aquariums due to their modest size, peaceful behavior, and striking coloration.
Behavior
The Lemon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis) is an active and peaceful fish that forms social groups in the aquarium. They are highly sociable fish that enjoy the company of their own species and other fish species.
Sexual Dimorphism
Sexual dimorphism in the Lemon Tetra is not very pronounced and can be difficult to distinguish. During the breeding season, females may have a slightly rounder abdomen and may display more intense coloration.
Reproduction
Breeding Lemon Tetras in the aquarium can be achieved with proper water conditions and a separate breeding tank. They are free-spawning fish and parents provide no parental care to eggs or fry. Fry can be fed with infusoria and commercial fry foods.
Aquarium Conditions
To keep the Lemon Tetra in the aquarium, it is recommended to provide a well-planted environment with shaded areas and shelters where they can hide. They prefer slightly acidic to neutral water with a temperature between 22°C and 26°C.
Feeding
The Lemon Tetra is omnivorous and will accept a variety of foods in the aquarium, including flake foods, pellets, frozen, and live foods. They should be provided with a balanced diet that includes both plant-based and animal-based foods to maintain their health and vitality.
Complexity
The Lemon Tetra is generally easy to care for in the aquarium and is suitable for beginners. They are peaceful fish that adapt well to a variety of water conditions and can coexist with a wide range of other fish species.
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To do an analysis more detailed about coexistence and behavior of Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis (Lemon Tetra) use the Aquarium simulation tool, if you do this you can test different ways to combine the Lemon Tetra with other fishes giving the dimensions and space on you aquarium, on this way you can known the optimal configuration for keep the fishes that you want.
You can also find out the 125 species compatible with the Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis (Lemon Tetra) can live together.
Note: The parameters of the water such as PH and temperature are also used to calculate the compatibility of the species.
Compatible species (125)
Compatible (72 Species)
Compatible without any restriction
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With Reservation (1 Species)
Compatible in some cases, it depends on the nature and personality of the fish.
Considerable size difference (47 Species)
They can coexist while they are similar in size or the size difference is not very abysmal, since as the fish grows it increases the chances of eating its partner that did not grow much.
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Compatible if space is enough (5 Species)
They can coexist together if the aquarium they share is large and spacious enough for both species to feel good, as some fish may attack others to feel that they have little space and try to eliminate the competition.
Lemon Tetra
Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
- Ph: 6 - 7.5
- Temperature (c°): 22 - 26
- Measures: 3 cm - 5cm
- Aquarium Capacity:
8 Liters - 2 Gallons - Alimentación: Omnivores
- Comportamiento: Active, Peaceful
- Habitad: American
- Morfología: Bright colors
- Tamaño: Very small
- Taxonomía: Fish
- Tipo de Agua: Sweet water, Tropical waters
- Velocidad de nado o movimiento: Normal
- Zona de Nado: Swim in the middle of the aquarium