Lemon Tetra and Similar Species
Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
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Serpae Tetra
Hyphessobrycon eques
Key differences: Serpae Tetras are typically reddish-orange with a prominent black spot behind the gill plate and black-tipped fins, lacking the distinct lemon-yellow body and specific fin markings of the Lemon Tetra.
Glowlight Tetra
Hemigrammus erythrozonus
Key differences: Glowlight Tetras have a translucent body with a distinct iridescent orange-red stripe running horizontally from the snout to the caudal peduncle, which is absent in the Lemon Tetra.
Black Neon Tetra
Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
Key differences: Black Neon Tetras have a silvery body with two prominent horizontal stripes: a bright iridescent white/gold stripe above a solid black stripe. They lack the overall yellow coloration and specific fin markings of the Lemon Tetra.
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