Lemon Tetra Tank Mates & Compatibility

Lemon Tetra

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis

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TemperamentPeaceful (1/10)

Adult Size5 cm

Temperature22–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneMid-level

StockingSchool of 6+

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Compatible on paper, but will Lemon Tetra fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Lemon Tetra to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

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Lemon Tetra & African Butterfly Cichlid

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis · Anomalochromis thomasi

Ideal Tank Mates

Lemon Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Lemon Tetra & African Butterfly Fish

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution

Lemon Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Lemon Tetra & African Clawed Frog

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution

Lemon Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Lemon Tetra & African Dwarf Frog

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution

Lemon Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Lemon Tetra & African Jewel Cichlid

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution

Lemon Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Lemon Tetra & African Lungfish

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution

Lemon Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Lemon Tetra & African Pipefish

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution

Lemon Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Lemon Tetra & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution

Lemon Tetra: PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Lemon Tetra & Amano Shrimp

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis · Caridina multidentata

Ideal Tank Mates

Lemon Tetra: PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Lemon Tetra & Amazon Leaf Fish

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Possible with Caution

Lemon Tetra: PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Lemon Tetra & Amazon Puffer

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis · Colomesus asellus

Ideal Tank Mates

Lemon Tetra: PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Lemon Tetra & Apple Snail

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis · Pomacea maculata

Possible with Caution

Lemon Tetra: PeacefulApple Snail: Peaceful

Lemon Tetra & Arfak Rainbowfish

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis · Melanotaenia arfakensis

Ideal Tank Mates

Lemon Tetra: PeacefulArfak Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Lemon Tetra & Arrowhead Puffer

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis · Pao suvattii

Possible with Caution

Lemon Tetra: PeacefulArrowhead Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Lemon Tetra & Arulius Barb

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis · Dawkinsia arulius

Possible with Caution

Lemon Tetra: PeacefulArulius Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Lemon Tetra & Asher Cory

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis · Corydoras tukano

Ideal Tank Mates

Lemon Tetra: PeacefulAsher Cory: Peaceful

Lemon Tetra & Asian Arowana

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis · Scleropages formosus

Possible with Caution

Lemon Tetra: PeacefulAsian Arowana: Aggressive

Lemon Tetra & Asian Upside Down Catfish

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis · Mystus leucophasis

Possible with Caution

Lemon Tetra: PeacefulAsian Upside Down Catfish: Aggressive

Lemon Tetra & Assassin Snail

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis · Anentome helena

Ideal Tank Mates

Lemon Tetra: PeacefulAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Lemon Tetra & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis · Melanochromis auratus

Lemon Tetra & Australian Pearl Arowana

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis · Scleropages jardinii

Possible with Caution

Lemon Tetra: PeacefulAustralian Pearl Arowana: Highly Aggressive

Lemon Tetra & Australian Smelt

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis · Retropinna semoni

Possible with Caution

Lemon Tetra: PeacefulAustralian Smelt: Peaceful

Lemon Tetra & Axelrod's Rainbowfish

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis · Chilatherina axelrodi

Ideal Tank Mates

Lemon Tetra: PeacefulAxelrod's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Lemon Tetra & Badis (Chameleon Fish)

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis · Badis badis

Possible with Caution

Lemon Tetra: PeacefulBadis (Chameleon Fish): Semi-Aggressive