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Emperor Tetra
Nematobrycon palmeri
Animalia›Chordata›Actinopterygii›Characiformes›Characidae
📍 Río San Juan & Atrato, Colombia
Regal tetra with iridescent purple-blue flanks and a distinctive trident-shaped tail in males. One of the most beautiful small tetras.
Keeping this species
- pH
- 5.0–7.5
- diet
- omnivore
- maxSize
- 2 inches
- minTankSize
- 15 gallons
- temperature
- 73–81°F (23–27°C)
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Temperature
73–81°F
23–27°C
Natural Habitat Temperature
75°F — 81°F seasonal range · (Jan low, Apr high)
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