Emperor Tetra

Emperor Tetra

Nematobrycon palmeri

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟢 Easy 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (6+)

Regal tetra with purple-blue body, distinctive three-pronged tail, and bright blue eyes. Males are particularly striking.

Tank Size

15 gal
minimum (20+ preferred)

Temperature

73–81°F
23–27°C

pH Range

5.5–7.5
water acidity

Max Size

2"
5.1 cm

Lifespan

5–6 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Easy to keep. Males display to each other but rarely cause damage. Best in planted tanks.

Feeding

Flakes, micro pellets, and frozen foods.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5"

Use Caution With

Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Silvertip Tetra 2" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Giant Danio 4" Blue Tetra 2.5" Long-Finned Serpae Tetra 1.8" Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid 3" Firemouth Cichlid 6" Severum 8" Blood Parrot Cichlid 8"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Angelfish 6" Oscar 14" Discus 8" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10" Salvini Cichlid 8" Red Devil 12" Jaguar Cichlid 16"

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