Nematobrycon palmeri
| Common Names: | Emperor Tetra |
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| Family: | Characidae |
| Category: | Characins |
| Distribution: | America - South; Western Colombia, South America. |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; River |
| Temperament: | Schooling; Peaceful. a very popular fish. |
| Diet: | Carnivore; Carnivore |
| Care: | Feed with flakes,small live foods(insects eaten avidly) and brine shrimp. Use a heavily planted tank to reduce light levels. Although the Emperor Tetra is sensitive to chemicals in new water it is important to change its water frequently, so use a good water conditioner. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 5cm (2") Female: 5cm (2") |
| Water Region: | Middle; Middle |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Males are larger, have more vivid colours and extended dorsal and tail fins. |
| Breeding: | Not too easy. Use warmer (27°C), medium hardness wtare with a pH 6.5. Use one breeding pair at a time. Spawning takes several hours as one egg is laid at a time. The parents will eat their eggs so use a spawning net on the bottom. |
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| Comments: | Long lived and very pretty. |
| Main Colours: | Black, Brown, Blue |
| Markings: | Striped Horizontal |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Concave |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
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