{"product_id":"lemon-tetra-hyphessobrycon-pulchripinnis","title":"Lemon Tetra | Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Lemon Tetra glows a soft translucent yellow, with a flash of black-and-yellow in the fins and a bright ruby-red eye. Peaceful, hardy and long-lived by tetra standards, it makes a gentle splash of sunshine in a planted community shoal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHyphessobrycon pulchripinnis\u003c\/em\u003e comes from the clear and slightly tannin-stained waters of the Tapajós river basin in Brazil, South America. It shoals among submerged roots and vegetation in soft, slightly acidic, warm water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small, laterally compressed tetra with a lemon-yellow sheen that intensifies in good condition. The anal fin is edged in black with a yellow leading ray, and the eye carries a striking red upper half. Well-fed, settled fish colour up beautifully in a group.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and sociable — a true schooling fish that should be kept in groups of six or more (ideally ten-plus). In a proper shoal it is confident and colourful; kept in ones or twos it becomes shy. An excellent, easygoing community citizen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that takes small foods readily. Feed good-quality micro-pellets and flakes, alternated with frozen or live daphnia, brine shrimp, cyclops and micro-worm. Variety keeps colour and condition at their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy to keep in a mature, well-planted tank with soft to neutral water and gentle flow. Appreciates some shade from floating plants and a darker substrate to show off its colour. Stable water and a regular maintenance routine are all it asks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn egg-scattering species. In soft, slightly acidic water a conditioned group will scatter eggs among fine-leaved plants or spawning mops; the adults eat the eggs, so remove them afterwards. Fry are tiny and need infusoria then baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHyphessobrycon pulchripinnis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLemon Tetra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTapajós basin, Brazil (South America)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful; schooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–12 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners; planted community tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — completely plant safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther peaceful community fish: tetras, rasboras, pencilfish, Corydoras, dwarf cichlids (rams, apistos), honey and pearl gouramis, and small peaceful catfish. Perfect in a planted community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge or aggressive cichlids, fin-nippers, and anything big enough to eat a small tetra. Avoid keeping it as a single specimen — it needs the company of its own kind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232817234211,"sku":"AA1527","price":5.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/lemon-tetra-hyphessobrycon-pulchripinnis","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}