{"product_id":"lemon-tetra-orange-bolivian-hyphessobrycon-pulchripinnis","title":"Lemon Tetra-Orange Bolivian - Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrange Bolivian Lemon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrange Bolivian Lemon Tetra \/ Lemon Tetra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name (Latin):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHyphessobrycon pulchripinnis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to 3.8 cm standard length, with aquarium references commonly treating fully grown fish as around 4–5 cm overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFreshwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \/ Natural Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNaturally 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTemperature: 23–28°C\u003cbr\u003epH Range: 5.5–8.0\u003cbr\u003eHardness: soft to moderately hard water, up to around 25 dH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOmnivorous. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA practical recommendation is a tank of at least 60 cm in length, with more space strongly preferred for a proper shoal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Activity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Category:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCommunity Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Requirements or Care Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeginner 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegular in trade. The Lemon Tetra is a long-established aquarium fish and is bred commercially in several countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqua Group","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":45957101486253,"sku":"AG-102618","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":45957101519021,"sku":"AG-102619","price":7.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":45957101551789,"sku":"AG-102620","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0543\/0391\/6205\/files\/LemonTetra-OrangeBolivian-Hyphessobryconpulchripinnis.jpg?v=1777394465","url":"https:\/\/aquagroup.co.uk\/products\/lemon-tetra-orange-bolivian-hyphessobrycon-pulchripinnis","provider":"Aqua Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}