Nematobrycon palmeri

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Emperor Tetra
Emperor Tetra
Species	Nematobrycon palmeri
Difficulty	Easy
Min. Tank Size	56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L)
Size	1.969 in 3-5 cm (1.2-2")
pH	5.0 - 7.8
Temp.	296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 300.15 K 80.6 °F 540.27 °R23 -27 °C (73.4-80.6°F)
Water Hardness	5-19
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	4-6 years

[edit] Alternative names

Emperor Tetra, Rainbow Tetra

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Nematobrycon amphiloxus

[edit] Sexing

The male is more colourful, has a taller body and has longer finnage than the female.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Must be kept in the company of its own in groups of 6 or more. Keep with other peaceful community fish.

[edit] Diet

Will take most foods including pellets and flake, as well as live/frozen foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Likes a spacious tank with some dense planting with hiding places and open swimming space. Dark coloured substrate really brings out their colouration and they don't appreciate bright lighting.

[edit] Behaviour

A peaceful shoaling fish.

[edit] Identification

An attractive elongate tetra with a high back. The dorsal fin is elongated and has a dark fringe on its edge. The other fins also have dark fringes with yellow base colouration. The back is olive brown. A broad irridescent stripe extends from the eye to the base of its tail. The stripe ranges in colour from yellow to green to blue to violet and even black. Below this colourful stripe is a broad black band. No adipose fin is present.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Malawi Cichlid Homepage
• Mongabay