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Name
Scientific name
Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
Described by
Authority Ahl, Year 1937
Family
Characidae
Common names
Lemon Tetra
Photograph credits
All 9 credited
Summary
The lemon tetra, Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis, is a characid from central Brazil, mostly recorded from the rio Tapajós basin. It is bred co…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
40mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 80 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–28°C, pH 5–7.5
Hardness
1–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil, Amazon, Batu, Crepori, Curuá Una, Itapacurá, Itapacurazinho, Jamanxim, Kaiapá, São Manuel, Tapajós, Teles Pires, Tucunaré, Xingu
Writing
Etymology
Hyphessobrycon: from the Ancient Greek υπελάσσων (hyphésson), meaning 'of lesser stature', used as a prefix in this case, plus the generic name Brycon. pulchri…
Distribution
This species' distribution is somewhat confusing. The type locality is vague (see below), and the majority of subsequent reports pertain to the rio Tapajós bas…
Habitat
Likely to favour minor tributaries, smaller rivers, oxbows, and flooded forests rather than main river channels.
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base dimensions of 80 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent should be the smallest considered.
Maintenance
Perhaps looks best in an arrangement comprising a sandy substrate plus some driftwood roots and branches, or heavily-planted planted set-up. The addition of dr…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Probably omnivorous feeding on small invertebrates, crustacea, filamentous algae, fallen fruit, and suchlike in nature. In aquaria it may survive on a diet of …
Behaviour and compatibility
Very peaceful making it an ideal resident of the well-researched community aquarium. It is perhaps best-maintained alongside similarly-sized characids, gastero…
Sexual dimorphism
Adult males tend to be less deep-bodied, slightly smaller, and more intensely-coloured than females, particularly in the dorsal and anal fins.
Reproduction
An egg-scattering free spawner exhibiting no parental care. When in good condition adults will spawn often and in a mature aquarium it is possible that small n…
Notes
This species is a popular aquarium fish and is bred on a commercial basis in several countries, with a selectively-bred albino form also available. Wild specim…
References
References
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