Lemon Tetra

Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon Pulchripinnis
Recommended Aquarium: 20+ Gallons
Approx. Adult Size: 2 inches
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Ease of Care: Easy
Diet: Omnivore
Native Waters:South America

The Lemon Tetra is a small fish that works very well in a peaceful community aquarium. It has a gray and light lemon yellow color to the body and fins and has a bright red eye, making it a little splash of color in any tank.This fish stands out particularly well in an aquarium with darker gravel or sand as a substrate. Lemon Tetras are omnivores and they will readily feed on both flake and frozen food.

Approximate arrival size for Lemon Tetra: .75 to 1 inch