Emperor Tetra

EMPEROR TETRA

Nematobrycon palmeri

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📍 BASIC INFO

Origin: South America – Western Colombia

Adult Size: 1.5″–2″

Temperament: Peaceful / Occasionally Territorial

Care Level: ⭐ Easy

Tank Level: Middle

🍽 DIET

Omnivore

Accepts: Quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen or live brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms, and insect-based foods

✔ COMPATIBILITY

An excellent community fish for peaceful tetras, rasboras, Corys, dwarf cichlids, and other similarly sized species. Keep in a group of at least 6, preferably with more females than males. Males may display and establish small territories but rarely cause serious injury.

💧 WATER PARAMETERS

pH: 5.5–7.5

Temperature: 73–81°F

Ammonia: 0 ppm

Nitrite: 0 ppm

Nitrate: <30 ppm

⭐ HIGHLIGHT

An elegant tetra featuring iridescent blue-purple scales, a bold horizontal stripe, striking blue eyes, and a distinctive three-pointed tail. Mature males develop longer fins and more intense coloration.

📝 CARE NOTES

Provide a fully cycled aquarium with plants, driftwood, shaded areas, and open swimming space. A dark substrate and subdued lighting help enhance its coloration. Maintain stable, clean water and feed a varied diet in small portions.

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