Emperor Tetra

Emperor Tetra (Nematobrycon palmeri) – Regal Beauty for Planted Tanks 👑🐟

Add a touch of elegance to your aquarium with the Emperor Tetra, a peaceful schooling fish known for its shimmering purple-blue body, bold black stripe, and graceful, flowing fins. Native to slow-moving streams of Colombia, this tetra brings both movement and colour to planted and community tanks.

🧡 Personality & Appearance:
Emperor Tetras are peaceful, active swimmers that do well in small groups. Males often display brighter colours and longer fins, especially when showing off to females.

🌿 Care Guide:

• Tank Size: 60L+ recommended for a small school

• Water Parameters:

  • Temperature: 23–28°C

  • pH: 6.0–7.5

  • Soft to moderately hard water

• Diet: Omnivorous – enjoys high-quality flakes, micro pellets, and frozen foods like daphnia or bloodworms

• Temperament: Peaceful, great for community tanks

• Best Kept In: Groups of 6 or more to reduce stress and promote natural behaviour

🪴 Aquascaping Tip:
Emperor Tetras thrive in planted tanks with shaded areas and soft lighting, which helps bring out their iridescent colours.

👑 Graceful, hardy, and full of charm – the Emperor Tetra is a true royal addition to any freshwater setup.