Lemon Tetra

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Lemon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis) The Lemon Tetra is a strikingly vibrant species known for its bright yellow coloration, which gives it a "lemon" appearance. These small, peaceful fish are often favored for their ability to bring a pop of color to aquariums. Their vivid yellow body is complemented by a subtle red tint on the fins, and they tend to display a gentle, schooling behavior. Lemon Tetras are ideal for community tanks and do well with other small, peaceful fish. Their calm nature and bright coloration make them an excellent choice for aquarists looking to add vibrancy to a peaceful tank setup. Need to Know: Recommended For: Peaceful community aquariums Minimum Tank Size: 40 litres Temperature Range: 24–28°C pH Range: 6.0–7.5 Recommended School Size: 6 or more Compatibility: Peaceful; compatible with other small, non-aggressive species Max Size: 4 cm Shipping Disclaimer: All fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide. Special Requests: If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped. Rural Shipping: Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot/point here: https://nzcextras.co.nz/nearestlocation/ Show more