Emperor Tetra (Nematobrycon palmeri)
The Emperor Tetra is a regal and eye-catching freshwater species, known for its elegant appearance and calm demeanor. With a shimmering body that ranges from lavender to bluish hues and a bold black stripe running from eye to tail, this tetra truly lives up to its name. Males often develop longer, flowing fins with a slight iridescent sheen and flashes of gold or green in the right lighting. Emperor Tetras are peaceful and thrive in well-planted aquariums, making them perfect for community setups where they can school and show off their colors.
Need to Know:
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Recommended For: Planted and peaceful community tanks
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Minimum Tank Size: 60 litres
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Temperature Range: 23-28°C
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pH Range: 5.5-7.5
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Recommended School Size: 6 or more
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Compatibility: Peaceful; ideal with other small to medium-sized fish
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Max Size: 5 cm
Shipping Disclaimer:
All fish are shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier (Sometimes same day, location dependant). We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care.
Special Requests:
If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accomodate them. Please note we can not always accomodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into seperate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.
Rural Shipping:
Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Fish will be shipped to your nearest agent and they will call you when they arrive. Please ensure you provide your mobile number when ordering.