Emperor tetras (Nematobrycon palmeri) are an elegant looking species of tetras that can be easily sexed even at a young age. Females display green eyes, while males possess blue eyes and a yellow seam on their anal fins. Adult males have elongated dorsal fins and tail fins, which extend in the middle creating a trident shape. It gives them an imperial look as they look like they are wearing little tuxedos. Emperor tetras are hardy fish and do not require a castle to be happy, but as they are larger species of tetras and like to school, we would recommend keeping them in tanks larger than 20 gallons.
| Fish Info | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nematobrycon palmeri |
| Experience Level | Intermediate |
| Tank Size Need | Small (Under 20 Gal) |
| Adult Size | 6cm |
| pH Range | 6.0 - 7.2 |
| Swimming Zone | Middle Dweller |
| Temperament | Peaceful Community |
| Water Hardness | 3 - 12 dGH |
| Type of Diet | Omnivorous |
| Group Behavior | Loose Schooling |
| Temperature Range | Standard Tropical (72°F - 78°F) |
Emperor Tetra (Nematobrycon palmeri)
Emperor tetras (Nematobrycon palmeri) are an elegant looking species of tetras that can be easily sexed even at a young age. Females display green eyes, while males possess blue eyes and a yellow seam on their anal fins. Adult males have elongated dorsal fins and tail fins, which extend in the middle creating a trident shape. It gives them an imperial look as they look like they are wearing little tuxedos. Emperor tetras are hardy fish and do not require a castle to be happy, but as they are larger species of tetras and like to school, we would recommend keeping them in tanks larger than 20 gallons.
| Fish Info | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nematobrycon palmeri |
| Experience Level | Intermediate |
| Tank Size Need | Small (Under 20 Gal) |
| Adult Size | 6cm |
| pH Range | 6.0 - 7.2 |
| Swimming Zone | Middle Dweller |
| Temperament | Peaceful Community |
| Water Hardness | 3 - 12 dGH |
| Type of Diet | Omnivorous |
| Group Behavior | Loose Schooling |
| Temperature Range | Standard Tropical (72°F - 78°F) |
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