Emperor Tetra (Nematobrycon palmeri)
Elegant, Peaceful & Perfect for Planted Aquariums!
Add a touch of elegance to your freshwater aquarium with our beautiful Emperor Tetras! Known for their shimmering silver-gold bodies, striking dark horizontal stripes, and graceful swimming, these fish make a wonderful addition to peaceful community aquariums.
Their subtle iridescent colours become even more beautiful under aquarium lighting, especially in a well-planted tank.
āØ Key Features
- Beautiful Colouration: Shimmering silver-gold body with a distinctive black stripe.
- Peaceful Temperament: Excellent for suitable community aquariums.
- Active & Graceful: Enjoy swimming through plants and open spaces.
- Social Fish: Best maintained in groups of six or more.
- Plant-Friendly: Perfect for natural planted aquariums.
šæ Care Requirements
- Scientific Name: Nematobrycon palmeri
- Common Name: Emperor Tetra
- Adult Size: Approximately 2 inches (5 cm)
- Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
- Temperature: 23ā27Ā°C (73ā81Ā°F)
- pH: 5.5ā7.5
- Temperament: Generally peaceful; males may occasionally display territorial behaviour
- Social Grouping: 6 or more, ideally 8ā10
- Diet: Omnivore ā quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen and live foods
- Care Level: Easy to moderate
- Breeding: Egg scatterer
š Compatible Tank Mates
Emperor Tetras are excellent companions for other peaceful freshwater fish, including:
- Cardinal and Neon Tetras
- Rasboras
- Corydoras Catfish
- Otocinclus
- Peaceful Dwarf Cichlids
- Other similarly sized community fish
Avoid large aggressive fish and known fin-nippers.
š Why Choose Emperor Tetras?
Emperor Tetras offer a beautiful combination of elegance, personality, and peaceful community behaviour. Their attractive colours and graceful movements make them an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced aquarium enthusiasts.
Due to the nature of live aquatic animals, all livestock and plant sales are final. We do not accept returns or exchanges once fish, invertebrates, or plants have left our care.
Livestock at Pickup
All livestock is inspected prior to sale and provided in good condition. Customers are encouraged to inspect their fish, shrimp, or snails at pickup and raise any concerns before leaving.
Once livestock leaves our care, Ottawa Tropical Fish cannot control transportation, acclimation, water parameters, tank conditions or interactions with existing livestock. For this reason, we cannot guarantee livestock after pickup.
Ottawa Tropical Fish is not responsible for losses resulting from:
Improper acclimation or sudden changes in temperature or water parameters
Poor water quality, uncycled aquariums or unsuitable tank conditions
Aggression, predation or incompatibility with existing tank mates
Improper care after pickup
Live Plants
Plants are provided in good condition at the time of pickup. Some melting, leaf loss or changes in appearance can occur while plants adjust to new water parameters and aquarium conditions. This normal adjustment is not covered.
Please contact us before purchasing if you are unsure whether a species is suitable for your aquarium. We are happy to help with compatibility and care recommendations.