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Lemon Tetra and Similar Species

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis

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Several fish can be confused with Lemon Tetra. Here are the key differences.

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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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