Fish Database: Emperor Tetra - Nematobrycon palmeri
Aquarium requirements
Aquarium suitability: 4/5
Sociability rating: 9/10
Area of tank: Middle
Aquarium water conditions: 5.5-8.5, vs,s,m,h
Temperature: 24 - 28C
Feeding: Flake, dried, frozen, live foods
Minimum tank size: 60cm
Min / Max number in tank: Min 3
Fish fact file
Family: Characidae (Characins)
Synonyms: Nematobrycon amphiloxus
Other common names: Rainbow Tetra, Emporer Tetra
Origin: South America
Natural habitat:
Size: 5cm
Behavior: Peaceful, quiet
Breeding: Egg scatterer
Natural water conditions: pH 5-8, soft to medium
Sexing: Males have longer fins and a humped back
Emperor Tetra
Fish code No.0925
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The Emperor Tetra is a nicely coloured fish which will do well in a planted community of other small peaceful fishes. Good water conditions and a varied diet are essential for long term good health and colour. A planted envionment, or a darker tank with plenty of hiding spots is preferable. A few different colour forms are available, including a black variety, although the natural purple-black form is arguably the best looking. A hardy and long lived fish in the right environment
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