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Emperor Tetra

Tropical Fish Temperament
Passive
Semi-Aggressive
Aggressive

Emperor Tetra

Nematobrycon Palmeri

The adult Emperor Tetra rivals any tropical fish with it’s impressive body colours and blue/green eyes

How hard are they to keep?
We would class this fish as a moderate care level.

What is its maximum size?
5cm

Where are they from?
The Emperor Tetra originates from Columbia

How many can I keep?
The Emperor Tetra is a peaceful shoaling fish which does best in groups of 4 or more.

What are the ideal water conditions?
Ideal water conditions are slightly acidic to neutral soft water. Temperature 22-28°c. PH 6 - 7.5

What do you feed them?
They are omnivores and will eat a variety of foods. Feed a varied diet of frozen, freeze dried and flake foods.

How compatible is it with other fish?
A peaceful community fish. See tank mates.

How do you breed them?
The male has a long extension to the dorsal fin and a long central spike to the caudal fin. Not a prolific breeder. It scatters eggs over fine plants but is not easy to spawn. Place a well conditioned pair in a breeding tank at 28°c and very soft water with a PH of 7.

Details

Price Each: £2.75

Quantity	Price Each
6+ Items	£2.50

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These are a selection of the fish we recommend to house the Emperor Tetra with:

Gold Algae Eater	Black Neon Tetra	Black Phantom Tetra Special Offer	Blue Emperor Tetra
Congo Tetra	Penguin Tetra	Blue Platy	Neon Tetra
Pineapple Sword	Harlequin	Aquatic Frog	Leopard Danio
Pearl Danio	White Cloud Mountain Minnow large	Albino Cory Cat m/L	Blue Male Guppy
Dwarf Neon Rainbow	Cherry Barb	Threadfin Rainbow

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