Lemon Tetra-Orange Bolivian - Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
Orange Bolivian Lemon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis)
The Orange Bolivian Lemon Tetra is a bright, elegant shoaling tetra based on the well-known Lemon Tetra species, prized for its soft yellow-gold body tones, clear fins and active mid-water behaviour. The accepted species name Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis is the Lemon Tetra recorded from the Tapajós / lower Amazon region in Brazil, where it inhabits clear water with modest current and nearby aquatic vegetation. In the aquarium it is a peaceful, attractive schooling fish that looks best in a well-planted setup with open swimming space.
Common Name:
Orange Bolivian Lemon Tetra / Lemon Tetra.
Scientific Name (Latin):
Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis.
Maximum Size:
Up to 3.8 cm standard length, with aquarium references commonly treating fully grown fish as around 4–5 cm overall.
Water Type:
Freshwater.
Origin / Natural Habitat:
Naturally recorded from South America, especially the Rio Tapajós basin near Santarém, Brazil, and nearby stretches of the Amazon. It lives in clear waters with light to moderate flow, usually close to aquatic plants.
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 23–28°C
pH Range: 5.5–8.0
Hardness: soft to moderately hard water, up to around 25 dH.
Temperament:
Generally peaceful and well suited to a calm community aquarium. It is a true shoaling tetra and is best kept in a proper group rather than singly or in very small numbers.
Diet:
Omnivorous. Natural foods recorded for the species include worms, crustaceans and plant matter. In captivity it should be offered a varied diet of quality flakes or micro pellets, alongside frozen or live foods such as daphnia, bloodworm and brineshrimp.
Minimum Tank Size:
A practical recommendation is a tank of at least 60 cm in length, with more space strongly preferred for a proper shoal.
Behaviour & Activity:
This is an active, diurnal mid-water shoaling fish that shows better colour and more natural behaviour when kept in numbers. Males may establish temporary display hierarchies and compete for female attention, especially in the morning spawning period.
Aquarium Category:
Community Fish
Best kept in a group of at least 6–10 with other peaceful, similarly sized fish such as small tetras, rasboras, Corydoras and other calm community species. Watch out for aggressive fish, predatory species, and very boisterous tankmates, as Lemon Tetras are peaceful and can become shy or washed out in colour when stressed.
Special Requirements or Care Notes:
This species looks best in a planted aquarium with shaded areas, open swimming space and clean, stable water. Keeping a larger shoal usually improves both confidence and colouration.
Suitable for:
Beginner to Intermediate fishkeepers. It is widely regarded as a peaceful, adaptable tetra, but it still benefits from proper group size, good water quality and thoughtful tankmate selection.
Availability:
Regular in trade. The Lemon Tetra is a long-established aquarium fish and is bred commercially in several countries.
All images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. Please note that Mother Nature is a wonderful thing, and variation in patterns and colours will occur — that is part of the unique beauty of these animals.
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Lemon Tetra-Orange Bolivian - Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
Lemon Tetra-Orange Bolivian - Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
Orange Bolivian Lemon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis)
The Orange Bolivian Lemon Tetra is a bright, elegant shoaling tetra based on the well-known Lemon Tetra species, prized for its soft yellow-gold body tones, clear fins and active mid-water behaviour. The accepted species name Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis is the Lemon Tetra recorded from the Tapajós / lower Amazon region in Brazil, where it inhabits clear water with modest current and nearby aquatic vegetation. In the aquarium it is a peaceful, attractive schooling fish that looks best in a well-planted setup with open swimming space.
Common Name:
Orange Bolivian Lemon Tetra / Lemon Tetra.
Scientific Name (Latin):
Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis.
Maximum Size:
Up to 3.8 cm standard length, with aquarium references commonly treating fully grown fish as around 4–5 cm overall.
Water Type:
Freshwater.
Origin / Natural Habitat:
Naturally recorded from South America, especially the Rio Tapajós basin near Santarém, Brazil, and nearby stretches of the Amazon. It lives in clear waters with light to moderate flow, usually close to aquatic plants.
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 23–28°C
pH Range: 5.5–8.0
Hardness: soft to moderately hard water, up to around 25 dH.
Temperament:
Generally peaceful and well suited to a calm community aquarium. It is a true shoaling tetra and is best kept in a proper group rather than singly or in very small numbers.
Diet:
Omnivorous. Natural foods recorded for the species include worms, crustaceans and plant matter. In captivity it should be offered a varied diet of quality flakes or micro pellets, alongside frozen or live foods such as daphnia, bloodworm and brineshrimp.
Minimum Tank Size:
A practical recommendation is a tank of at least 60 cm in length, with more space strongly preferred for a proper shoal.
Behaviour & Activity:
This is an active, diurnal mid-water shoaling fish that shows better colour and more natural behaviour when kept in numbers. Males may establish temporary display hierarchies and compete for female attention, especially in the morning spawning period.
Aquarium Category:
Community Fish
Best kept in a group of at least 6–10 with other peaceful, similarly sized fish such as small tetras, rasboras, Corydoras and other calm community species. Watch out for aggressive fish, predatory species, and very boisterous tankmates, as Lemon Tetras are peaceful and can become shy or washed out in colour when stressed.
Special Requirements or Care Notes:
This species looks best in a planted aquarium with shaded areas, open swimming space and clean, stable water. Keeping a larger shoal usually improves both confidence and colouration.
Suitable for:
Beginner to Intermediate fishkeepers. It is widely regarded as a peaceful, adaptable tetra, but it still benefits from proper group size, good water quality and thoughtful tankmate selection.
Availability:
Regular in trade. The Lemon Tetra is a long-established aquarium fish and is bred commercially in several countries.
All images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. Please note that Mother Nature is a wonderful thing, and variation in patterns and colours will occur — that is part of the unique beauty of these animals.
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Orange Bolivian Lemon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis)
The Orange Bolivian Lemon Tetra is a bright, elegant shoaling tetra based on the well-known Lemon Tetra species, prized for its soft yellow-gold body tones, clear fins and active mid-water behaviour. The accepted species name Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis is the Lemon Tetra recorded from the Tapajós / lower Amazon region in Brazil, where it inhabits clear water with modest current and nearby aquatic vegetation. In the aquarium it is a peaceful, attractive schooling fish that looks best in a well-planted setup with open swimming space.
Common Name:
Orange Bolivian Lemon Tetra / Lemon Tetra.
Scientific Name (Latin):
Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis.
Maximum Size:
Up to 3.8 cm standard length, with aquarium references commonly treating fully grown fish as around 4–5 cm overall.
Water Type:
Freshwater.
Origin / Natural Habitat:
Naturally recorded from South America, especially the Rio Tapajós basin near Santarém, Brazil, and nearby stretches of the Amazon. It lives in clear waters with light to moderate flow, usually close to aquatic plants.
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 23–28°C
pH Range: 5.5–8.0
Hardness: soft to moderately hard water, up to around 25 dH.
Temperament:
Generally peaceful and well suited to a calm community aquarium. It is a true shoaling tetra and is best kept in a proper group rather than singly or in very small numbers.
Diet:
Omnivorous. Natural foods recorded for the species include worms, crustaceans and plant matter. In captivity it should be offered a varied diet of quality flakes or micro pellets, alongside frozen or live foods such as daphnia, bloodworm and brineshrimp.
Minimum Tank Size:
A practical recommendation is a tank of at least 60 cm in length, with more space strongly preferred for a proper shoal.
Behaviour & Activity:
This is an active, diurnal mid-water shoaling fish that shows better colour and more natural behaviour when kept in numbers. Males may establish temporary display hierarchies and compete for female attention, especially in the morning spawning period.
Aquarium Category:
Community Fish
Best kept in a group of at least 6–10 with other peaceful, similarly sized fish such as small tetras, rasboras, Corydoras and other calm community species. Watch out for aggressive fish, predatory species, and very boisterous tankmates, as Lemon Tetras are peaceful and can become shy or washed out in colour when stressed.
Special Requirements or Care Notes:
This species looks best in a planted aquarium with shaded areas, open swimming space and clean, stable water. Keeping a larger shoal usually improves both confidence and colouration.
Suitable for:
Beginner to Intermediate fishkeepers. It is widely regarded as a peaceful, adaptable tetra, but it still benefits from proper group size, good water quality and thoughtful tankmate selection.
Availability:
Regular in trade. The Lemon Tetra is a long-established aquarium fish and is bred commercially in several countries.
All images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. Please note that Mother Nature is a wonderful thing, and variation in patterns and colours will occur — that is part of the unique beauty of these animals.
