Joined May 5, 2004 Messages 242 Reaction score 0 Location Devon, U.K. May 5, 2004 #1 Hi im new to the forums and have just started setting up my first tropical tank. Ideal tank mates include: other Tetra, Hatchet Fish, Cory Cats, Rasbora, Gourami, peaceful Barb species and some smaller Cichlids like Rams Cichlids. The fish doesn’t have a flash fin. Also do to their small adult size, the Blue Emperor Tetra is not well suited for aquariums with Angelfish or larger Shark or Catfish species who will often eat the sleeping Tetra during the nighttime hours. The Emperor Tetra gets to be about 1.5 inches (4.2 cm) and will adapt to a relatively wide range of water conditions regarding pH and dKH. The natural river habitat of the Blue Emperor Tetra is comprised of slowly moving river tributaries that with leaf covered river bottoms, plenty of tree root structures, filtered light from the jungle canopy above and a soft sandy river substrate. The eggs are laid over fine leaved plants and hatch in 24 hours. Copyright Tropical Fish Site © All rights reserved, API 800 Test Freshwater Aquarium Water Master Test Kit, Large-eyed Mouthbrooder – Callochromis Macrops. Emperor Tetras are tropical species that thrive in typical freshwater conditions. Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 12°N (71.43 - … Blue emperor tetra - Inpaichthys kerri. The tail outer rays, the string and the first ray on the dorsal are black colored. Emperor tetra is colored in dark blue on the sides below the line. Click to enlarge. Additive to make the water appear brownish in colour will make the Royal Tetra feel more safe and would appear to be more natural to their habitat however this isn’t essential for the fish to be healthy. The males adipose fin tend to be blue however the females is primarily red. The proctal fin has a black line and yellow edges. Sexing: Male Blue Emperor Tetra tend to be slimmer and more colourful than females. Blue Emperor Tetra have a very peaceful disposition, thus they should be housed with other small to medium sized peaceful community species. The Blue Emperor Tetra (Inpaichthys kerr) are is an attractive Tetra species originating from the Upper Aripuanae and Madeira river basins of the Brazilian Amazon. These fish are hardy and generally undemanding when it comes to food. This means they’re not only beautiful, but very low-maintenance. The eggs are laid over fine leaved plants and hatch in 24 hours. Common name: Blue Emperor Tetra, Purple Emperor Tetra, Royal Tetra, Regal Tetra Scientific name: Inpaichthys Kerri Average Adult Fish Size: 1.5 inches / 3.8 cm Place of Origin: Rio Aripuan and upper Rio Madeira basins, Brazil. Emperor tetra is colored in dark blue on the sides below the line. Emperor Tetra care is very simple, which is one of the main reasons why they’re so popular with aquarists. The fish has elongated body a bit flattened from sides, the line of its back is very curved. These fish are hardy and generally undemanding when it comes to food. The breeders created black emperor tetra called – Nematobrycon palmeri black. Blue Emperor Tetra are an omnivorous species that will readily accept a variety of flake, crisp, freeze-dried, frozen or live foods. The Red Emperor. The Blue Emperor Tetra will have a difficult time competing with boisterous species like many Barb species and Danio species for food and territory. Thread starter R3GG; Start date May 5, 2004; click to view entries! Usual size in fish tanks: 2 - 3 cm (0.79 - 1.18 inch) 0 14. How to successfully keep Blue Emperor Tetra in the home aquarium. Emperor Tetra Care. They do best when housed in groups of 6 or more individuals in a well planted aquarium that emulates their natural Amazonian habitat. In addition to the regular two tone color on the body there is also an all black color morph. Emperor Tetra care is very simple, which is one of the main reasons why they’re so popular with aquarists. Sexing: Male Blue Emperor Tetra tend to be slimmer and more colourful than females. The Emperor Tetra gets to be about 1.5 inches (4.2 cm) and will adapt to a relatively wide range of water conditions regarding pH and dKH. Emperor Tetras are tropical species that thrive in typical freshwater conditions. Blue Emperor Tetra native habitat, distribution, behavior & aquarium compatibility. Breeding: Water temperature of 25°c, very soft water of PH 5 or lower and extremely subdued lighting. It’s sometimes confused with the emperor tetra, Nematobrycon Palmeri but can be easily distinguished as it possesses an adipose fin, whilst Nematobrycon species do not. Their brilliant blue / purple coloration makes them a stand out species in the tropical freshwater aquarium trade, as there are not too many other species that exhibit a bright blue / purple coloration like the Blue Emperor Tetra. While this species can adapt to a variety of tropical community aquarium habitats, they should be provided with some key elements of their own natural habitat. It is best to house the Blue Emperor Tetra in at least a 20-gallon tank, but more is better, because they quarrel with each other. Recommended tank mates for Blue Emperor Tetras include small fish like Guppies, Platys, Corydoras Catfish, and Gouramis. The proctal fin has a black line and yellow edges. Similar to the Blue Emperor, but red in color, the Red Emperor is also a … Blue Emperor Tetra. Click or tap the images below to view full size images, then click or tap off the image to shrink again. Blue Emperor Tetra $ 1.00. Male max size is 7.5 cm (3 in) and female – 5 cm (2 in). The Blue Emperor Tetra is known from sluggish tributaries of the Aripuanã River, which forms part of the upper Madeira river basin in Mato Grosso, north-western Brazil.