Lemon tetra
(C. Hyphessobrycon) Lemon tetra
Origin
Rio Tapajos, near to Santarem, Brazil. The fish can be found in both the Rio Tapajos and stretches of the Amazon proper in this region.
Habitat
Inhabits clear waters with a modest to moderate current flow, remaining in shallower waters in close proximity to stands of aquatic plants.
| Family: | Characidae |
| Genus: | Hyphessobrycon |
| Species: | pulchripinnis |
| Status: | In Stock |
| Diet: | Omnivore |
| Sexing: | Dimorphic |
| Breeding: | Egg Scatterer |
| Max Size: | 4.0 cm |
| Water Hardness: | Soft |
| Difficulty: |   |
| Temperment | Conspecific Temperment |
| Peaceful | Peaceful |
| min Temp °C | max Temp °C |
| 23 | 28 |
| min pH | max pH |
| 5.5 | 8.0 |