Hyphessobrycon Pulchripinnis - Lemon Tetra

• Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon Pulchripinnis
• Common name: Lemon Tetra
• Distribution & Habitat: South America, Tapajós River Basin
• Freshwater
• pH: 5.5 – 7.6
• Temperature: 23°C to 28°C
• Adult size: 4 cm
• Life expectancy: 3-5 years+
• Sexual Dimorphism : Males are slightly smaller and have a more streamlined body, while females have a more rounded body shape. Adult males are more colorful, especially on the dorsal and anal fins.

The specimens we sell are about 2-2.5cm long. A school of at least 10 individuals should be kept together so that they feel uninhibited and at ease.

To guarantee the excellence of your live animals and to meet the high volume of orders, some species may not be immediately available in stock, which may result in live animal shipments taking place within a window of 2 to 8 business days.