Care baseline
The Lemon Tetra is a vibrant, peaceful addition to freshwater tanks. Known for its striking yellow and red colors, it is well-suited for community tanks. They are active swimmers and thrive in groups. Maintaining stable water conditions is key to their health.
| Temperature | 72–82°F |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Adult size | 1.6 in |
| Minimum group | 6 |