Lemon Tetra
Lemon Tetras' are a common pet in the aquarist community. Being a peaceful fish it can be kept with many other non-aggressive tetras. It is said that they flourish in a planted tank and since aquatic plants are found in their natural habitat. Plants and dark gravel also help display the bright yellow coloration of the fins and the red eyes.
Profile
Care: Easy
Origin: South America (Brazil)
Size: 4.5cm (1.5 inches)
Lifespan: 5 years
Tank Size: 19L (5 gallons)
pH: 5.508
Hardness: 25dH
Temperature: 23-28C (73-82F)
Breeding
Profile
Care: Easy
Origin: South America (Brazil)
Size: 4.5cm (1.5 inches)
Lifespan: 5 years
Tank Size: 19L (5 gallons)
pH: 5.508
Hardness: 25dH
Temperature: 23-28C (73-82F)
Breeding
- Pair in a breeding tank
- They are harder to breed than Neon Tetras
- Feed them live foods
- Female will scatter eggs and after this the mating pair should be removed
- After 24 hours feed fry baby brine shrimp, egg yolk or finely ground flakes.
