TETRA – EMPEROR BLACK
Nematobrycon palmeri var. “Amphiloxus Black”

$6.99

The Black Emperor Tetra is a commercially produced color morph of the Emperor tetra, endemic to the San Juan and Atrato river basins of Colombia. Most Emperor tetra available within the aquarium trade are captive or commercially produced. A relatively hardy and inexpensive species, Emperor tetra are a beautiful fish that add a pleasing aesthetic to the diversity of the aquarium. Males get a purple-blue color in their bodies with a very dark black band that runs the length of their body. With maturation, males will also develop filaments on their caudal and dorsal fins which females lack. Finally, males have a bright blue iris while in females it is green. These tetra are natural shoaling fish, thriving best with at least 6 individuals but more are encouraged. Multiple males can be kept in a group, but expect some sparring between them. The Emperor tetra is sometimes confused with the Kerri Tetra, also called the Purple or Blue Emperor Tetra (Inpaichthys kerri), but this species is in a different genus, stays smaller and males do not develop filaments on their fins. An adult Emperor tetra can reach a size of approximately 1.5″.

Description

Care Level: Easy

Temperament: Peaceful

Live Plant Safe: Yes

General Description: The Black Emperor Tetra is endemic to the San Juan and Atrato river basins of Colombia. Most Emperor tetra available within the aquarium trade are captive or commercially produced. A relatively hardy and inexpensive species, Emperor tetra are a beautiful fish that add a pleasing aesthetic to the diversity of the aquarium. Males get a purple-blue color in their bodies with a very dark black band that runs the length of their body. With maturation, males will also develop filaments on their caudal and dorsal fins which females lack. Finally, males have a bright blue iris while in females it is green. These tetra are natural shoaling fish, thriving best with at least 6 individuals but more are encouraged. Multiple males can be kept in a group, but expect some sparring between them. The Emperor tetra is sometimes confused with the Kerri Tetra, also called the Purple or Blue Emperor Tetra (Inpaichthys kerri), but this species is in a different genus, stays smaller and males do not develop filaments on their fins. An adult Emperor tetra can reach a size of approximately 1.5″.

Diet Requirements: In the wild Emperor tetra are omnivores. Offer a diet made up of various high quality vegetable based and protein based flake foods, sinking micro pellet foods and bug bites are ideal, in addition to offering frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp and daphnia. Variety is the spice of life in order to maintain color, immune function and longevity of your fish.

Care Requirements: A minimum 15 to 20 gallon aquarium is ideal for a group of Emperor tetra. Emperor tetra should be added into a biologically established aquarium. Aquascaping the aquarium with live plants, driftwood and other natural-looking arrangements will bring out the beauty of this fish and provide them with security. In too sparsely decorated of a tank, Blue emperor tetra will appear more washed out. Given their peaceful temperament, Emperor tetra cannot compete with overly boisterous species and will thrive best in an environment with like tank mates. Recommended water conditions, 72-78° F, KH 4-8, pH 6.0-7.5.

Purchase Size: Medium: 3/4” to 1”

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.

Shipping & Delivery

Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.