Emperor Tetra

Nematobrycon palmeri

Difficulty (1-5): 2/5

Description

Violet-bodied tetra with a trident tail; males hold small territories rather than shoaling tightly.

Water test requirements

  • pH: 5.5 – 7.5
  • Temperature: 23 – 27 °C
  • General Hardness (GH): 2 – 15 °dGH
  • Nitrate (NO3): ≤ 40 mg/L