Emperor Tetra Nematobrycon palmeri

Common Name Emperor Tetra

Scientific Name Nematobrycon palmeri

Family Characidae

Community General

Class Tetra

Temperature 78 ºF

Swimming Range Middle Adult Length 1 3/4-2 inches

Feeding Habits Live tubifex worms, blood worms, glass worms and brine shrimp. Frozen daphnia, glass worms, brine shrimp, blood worms and plankton. All freeze dried and flake foods accepted as well.

Compatibility Peaceful and schooling with the same sized fish. Males are territorial and will viciously defend their areas.

Habitat Columbia: Moderately decorate with rocks, driftwood and live plants.

Breeding Adult male's have longer tail and dorsal fins, and his color is brighter compared to the female. Parents will eat the eggs after spawning, and any surviving eggs will hatch in 1-2 days.

Additional Comments The life span of the average Emperor Tetra is six years.