Blue Emperor Tetra
Blue Emperor Tetra (Nematobrycon palmeri (blue colour form))
Freshwater Schooling Community Fish • Active Peaceful Swimmer • Beginner Friendly Aquarium Fish
📋 Description
The Blue Emperor Tetra is a freshwater schooling characin valued for its attractive appearance and calm, easygoing schooling behaviour in a community aquarium.
A striking blue-purple sheened colour form of the Emperor Tetra, with males showing dramatic elongated dorsal and caudal fins including a distinctive trident-shaped tail. A calm, graceful centerpiece for a well-planted community tank.
With a proper-sized school and stable water conditions, it thrives as a Schooling Community Display Fish.
💡 Highlights
🐟 Active Schooling Species: Best kept in a group of 6–10
🧠 Hardy & Adaptable: Suits a range of stable community tank conditions
🌿 Excellent Community Fish: Compatible with similarly sized peaceful species
✨ Distinctive Appearance: A standout addition to a planted community tank
📛 Common Name: Blue Emperor Tetra
🔬 Scientific Name: Nematobrycon palmeri (blue colour form)
👨👩👧 Family: Characidae
🌍 Origin: South America / Mexico (Captive Bred)
📏 Max Size: 4–4.5 cm (≈ 1.6–1.8")
💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 22–28°C (72–82°F)
🧠 Care Level: Beginner
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🌿 Plant Safe: ✅ Yes
🏠 Min Tank Size: 75 L (≈ 20 gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Mid Level
🧬 Stock Type: Farmed / captive-bred as standard stock
⏳ Lifespan: 3–6 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore
🐣 Reproduction: Egg Scatterer

















