Emperor Tetra Nematobrycon palmeri
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Nematobrycon palmeri
Origin region
South America (Colombia)
Care level
Easy
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
5.00
Minimum tank (L)
80
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
23.0–28.0
pH
5.00–7.50
GH (dGH)
3.0–15.0
KH (dKH)
1.0–6.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–1.00
Habitat & environment
South America (Colombia)
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Egg scatterer. Males display for females; fry need infusoria then brine shrimp.
Notes
Attractive species with horizontal dark stripe and trailing fins in males.