HomeCompare fishBleeding-heart tetra vs Lemon tetra Bleeding-heart tetra vs Lemon tetra: can they live together? Verdict: CompatibleBoth are comfortable at 23–28°C (73–82°F).A pH of 5.6–7.2 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 75 L (20 US gal)Side by sideBleeding-heart tetraLemon tetraAdult size6 cm (2.4 in)5 cm (2 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)Temperature23–28°C (73–82°F)22–28°C (72–82°F)pH5.6–7.25.5–8.0Hardness3–12 dGH (54–214 ppm)3–25 dGH (54–446 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGood–Care levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesBleeding-heart tetraHyphessobrycon erythrostigmaLemon tetraHyphessobrycon pulchripinnis