Lemon tetra at Wirral Aquatics
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Lemon tetra

Wirral Aquatics
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Description

Native to SouthAmerica, the lemon tetra is a vibrant, hardy tetra growing up to 4cm in length. Well-loved in the fishkeeping world for being a peaceful and active schooling fish with a striking yellow body. Water parameters: Lemon tetras require slightly acidic to neutral water, pH 6 to 7.4 and temperatures of 24 to 28 °C.

Special requirements: Lemon tetras are a social schooling fish and must be kept in groups of six or more to help them feel secure, display their best colours and promote natural behaviour. They enjoy planted tanks with plenty of open swimming spaces. Diet: Lemon tetras are omnivores.

At Wirral Aquatics our lemon tetras enjoy a diet of EBO Pro Soft Artemia, Spirulina and Insect Meal as well as fresh and frozen bloodworms and daphnia. Tank mates: Great tank mates include other peaceful community fish such as neon tetras, corys and rasboras.

Tank compatibility & care

Temperature
20–28 °C
pH
5–7.5
Hardness
18–215 ppm
Adult size
40 mm
Min. tank
72 L
Type
Fish
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore

Compatible tank mates

Hand-picked from the species we stock
Lemon tetra tankmate overlap
Cardinal tetra
Cardinal tetra
Out of stock
Temp °C 20 29
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 0 268
23–29 °CpH 3.5–7.518–215 ppm
Albino Cory
Albino Cory
Out of stock
Temp °C 20 29
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 0 268
21–27 °CpH 6–836–268 ppm
Panda Cory
Panda Cory
Out of stock
Temp °C 20 29
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 0 268
22–25 °CpH 6–7.418–214 ppm
Otocinclus
Otocinclus
Out of stock
Temp °C 20 29
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 0 268
21–26 °CpH 5.5–7.518–214 ppm
Apistogramma Three Stripe
Apistogramma Three Stripe
Out of stock
Temp °C 20 29
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 0 268
22–29 °CpH 5–60–268 ppm
Apistogramma - agassizi Fire Red
Apistogramma - agassizi Fire Red
Out of stock
Temp °C 20 29
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 0 268
22–29 °CpH 5–70–179 ppm
Every aquarium is different. These are a guide based on water chemistry, adult size and temperament. Individual fish have their own personalities. Introduce new tank mates gradually, keep groups at the right numbers, and watch how everyone settles in. Ask our team if you'd like advice for your setup.

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