Three TETRA - EMPEROR BLUE / PURPLE Inpaichthys kerri fish glide gracefully through clear water above a lush green aquatic plant, their vibrant colors and fluid movements enhanced by the softly blurred background.
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TETRA – EMPEROR BLUE / PURPLE
Inpaichthys kerri

$7.99 – $11.99

The Blue or Purple Emperor Tetra, also known as the Kerri Tetra, is endemic to the Rio Madeira Basin in Brazil. Most Blue emperor tetra available within the aquarium trade are captive or commercially produced. A relatively hardy and inexpensive species, Blue emperor tetra are a beautiful little fish that would feel most at home in a dense, live planted aquarium. Males are slightly more colorful than females, but females of this species do also have a purple-blue color in their bodies. Females tend to be much rounder in body shape than males, however. These tetra are natural shoaling fish, thriving best with at least 6 individuals but more are encouraged. The Blue emperor tetra is sometimes confused with the true Emperor tetra (Nematobrycon palmeri), but this species is in a different genus, gets larger and males develop filaments on their fins. An adult Blue emperor tetra can reach a size of approximately 1″.

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Description

Care Level: Easy

Temperament: Peaceful

Live Plant Safe: Yes

General Description: The Blue or Purple Emperor Tetra, also known as the Kerri Tetra, is endemic to the Rio Madeira Basin in Brazil. Most Blue emperor tetra available within the aquarium trade are captive or commerically produced. A relatively hardy and inexpensive species, Blue emperor tetra are a beautiful little fish that would feel most at home in a dense, live planted aquarium. Males are slightly more colorful than females, but females of this species do also have a purple-blue color in their bodies. Females tend to be much rounder in body shape than males, however. These tetra are natural shoaling fish, thriving best with at least 6 individuals but more are encouraged. The Blue emperor tetra is sometimes confused with the true Emperor tetra (Nematobrycon palmeri), but this species is in a different genus, gets larger and males develop filaments on their fins. An adult Blue emperor tetra can reach a size of approximately 1″.

Diet Requirements: In the wild Blue 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 Blue emperor tetra. Blue 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, Blue 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”

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.

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