Lemon tetra

Zitronensalmler ( Hyphesso pulchripinnis )

The Zitronensalmler, also called Schönflossensalmler, ( Hyphesso pulchripinnis ) (Latin: pulcher = beautiful, pretty ) is a freshwater ornamental fish of the genus Hyphesso. He is 5 cm long and can be 4 years old. Average weighs a copy of 1.2 to 1.4 g

• 2.1 occurrence
• 2.2 Reproduction
• 2.3 nutrition

• 3.1 breeding
• 3.2 feed

Features

The Zitronensalmler is brightly colored and received by the lemon- colored spots his name. The body is high, laterally flattened and slightly transparent.

Fins formula

• Dorsal 10

Ecology

Occurrence

The Zitronensalmler lives in rivers and streams, which have black water, of tropical South America. In Brazil, there in the Rio Tocantins. The waters in which the Zitronensalmler occurs, have the following water parameters:

• A GH value of 2 ° to 20 ° d d
• A KH value of 2 ° to 10 °
• And a temperature of 23 ° C to 28 ° C.

Reproduction

In the wild, the animals take place after the rainy season their species-typical mating behavior. After the rainy season, a lot of suspended solids and thus prey animals in the water.

Nutrition

The Zitronensalmler is omnivorous ( omnivorous ) and feeds on algae, plant parts, worms and crustaceans.

Hunting and

The animals are schooling fish and should be kept in aquarium maintenance in groups of at least ten animals, the attitude is quite simple. The Zitronensalmler is very peaceful, is not important to socialize him with too large or even predatory fish, shrimp, it can be easily socialized. It can be kept in tanks from 54 liters. The water should be similar to the black water, thus unfold the animals properly and so can show their colors. How many tetras protect the animals by grouping can be found in case of imminent danger to a narrow shoal.

Breeding

It is a difficult -to-grow The Art spawning is initiated (strong, sudden partial water change ) by simulating a rainy season. A female lays about 300 eggs in succession, which are spawned at -provided spawning substrate and fertilized by the males. The females are distinguished from the slimmer males by their maturity. The eggs should be separated from the mature animals after a short time. The larvae are very small and almost transparent. When the yolk sac is depleted, the larvae with Artemia nauplii can be fed. Later finest flake food can be given.

Feed

In the aquarium, guests are within the following feed: live food ( brine shrimp, bloodworms, Grindalwürmer ), frozen food ( Cyclops ) and dry food ( food flakes, granules).