Family – Hyphessobrycon
Scientific Name - pulchripinnis
Common Name – Lemon Tetra
Locality - from the Amazon river system of South America
pH – 6.4-7.8
Temperature (in F) - 74-86F
Max size (in inches) @ 2"
Minimum tank size - at least a 10/20g (29g better)
Sociability - Schooling fish = minimum of 4-6... best by the dozen IME .... will establish a pecking order
Breeding - ?
Temperament - Very stately quiet schooling fish ... can be nippy to other species if tempted by long flowing fins or if crowded
Comments – A large school of these fish is a nice sight
Personal Experience - Started 15-16 in my 90g tetra community ...
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