Albino Lemon Tetra 3cm

Albino Lemon Tetra 3cm

Due to the sheer abundance of captive breeding and in turn the percentage of survival, small genetic abnormalities have a mix higher chance of surviving. So many aquarium fish now have long fins, albino, and a range of other genetic variations. This is where the albino Lemon tetra comes in. The albino lemon tetra arguably looks better than its standard counterpart as the lemon colouration is accentuated. Due to the unawareness of the albino lemon tetra, they are not all that common in aquarium stores but they will be a perfect addition to an existing school of lemon tetras or to create a full albino group.

These fish have a more oval body shape in comparison to some of the classic tetra species like neon’s, they also get to a maximum size of 5cm making them a great alternative to the overly common species like rummy nose and cardinal tetras. As their name suggests the albino lemon tetra develops a beautiful yellow colour through the body with slight tinges of orange on the fins. Their red eyes and slightly translucent body let the yellow colour shine which seems to be more abundant in albinos. The lemon tetra also schools relatively well and is a laid-back, peaceful fish that is perfect to accentuate an aquascaped aquarium or to just add some volume to a community tank.

Albino lemon tetras are a classic tropical species that thrive in temperatures between 24-28 degrees. They are also extremely peaceful fish but feel best when kept in schools of 6 as a minimum but ideally, 10 or more would be perfect. breeding these fish in the home aquarium is not common due to the lack of popularity of this wonderful fish but it is possible. Females tend to be rounder-bellied than males and will scatter eggs through the aquarium and males follow by fertilising. The wild origin of lemon tetras is South America.

Tank Recommendations for your Albino Lemon Tetra

Being a small and relatively easy to care for fish the Albino lemon tetra can be kept in nano aquariums with the minimum being 75 litres. This aquarium size allows for a decent school of these tetras along with other community fish if required.

The substrate choice is not of concern as long as it does not elevate the PH as these fish prefer softer water with a PH between 6 - 7. They will look amazing under multi-spectrum aquarium lighting and against aquarium plants that will highlight their colours. A unique aquarium setting for these fish would be a biotope or blackwater aquarium as their yellow colour will stand out.

Suitable Tank Buddies

The albino lemon tetra is an extremely peaceful fish that displays no aggression or fin-nipping behaviour They can be kept with a wide range of fish being top, bottom, and mid-dweller fish.

Usually Compatible

Angelfish, glow light tetras, neon tetras, Apistogramma, rams, and a range of dwarf/nano peaceful fish.

Sometimes Compatible

Albino Lemon tetras can be a relatively slow fish so any fin-nipping species or fish that may outcompete them for food such as Roseline sharks
or giant Danios.

Rarely Compatible

Large and aggressive species such as rainbow sharks, Raphael catfish, and larger-mouthed community fish which may prey on the tetras.

Feeding your Albino Lemon Tetra

Albino lemon tetras much like any other tetra species are a very easy fish to feed. They will take a wide range of pellets, flakes, and frozen foods. Just like any fish though they should be fed a varied diet with a mix of different foods. The ideal diet would be a good quality micro slow-sinking pellet or flake, supplemented with frozen bloodworms or black worms, or even live foods like baby brine shrimp or micro-worms.