Blue Emperor Tetra Nematobrycon lacortei
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Nematobrycon lacortei
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
5.00–7.20
GH (dGH)
2.0–10.0
KH (dKH)
1.0–5.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–1.00
Habitat & environment
South America (Colombia)
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Egg scatterer. Gentle flow and fine plants aid spawning.
Notes
Deep blue sheen with lyretail in males. Close relative of Emperor Tetra.