Emperor Tetra (Pack of 8 Fish) - Live Freshwater Fish for Aquarium Exotic

✅ The Emperor Tetra is known for its vibrant colors. It has a shimmering silver-blue body with a distinctive black stripe running horizontally along its midsection. Additionally, the caudal fin (tail fin) is often adorned with an orange-red coloration, providing a striking contrast

✅ These tetras are relatively small, reaching an average size of about 1.5 to 2 inches (3.8 to 5 cm) in length

✅ Emperor Tetras do well in a well-planted aquarium with plenty of swimming space. Provide hiding spots among plants and decorations. The substrate can be fine gravel or sand

✅ Maintain a tropical freshwater setup with a temperature range of 75°F to 82°F (24°C to 28°C). Keep the pH between 5.5 and 7.5, and the water hardness (dH) between 2 and 15

✅ Emperor Tetras are omnivores and will accept a variety of foods. Provide them with a balanced diet that includes high-quality flakes, pellets, and occasional live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp or daphnia

✅ Emperor Tetras are peaceful schooling fish, and they thrive when kept in groups of six or more. They are generally compatible with other peaceful community fish of similar size. Avoid keeping them with aggressive or larger species that may intimidate them

✅ These tetras are known for their active and schooling behavior. Keeping them in a group helps reduce stress, and they often display their best colors when in the presence of conspecifics

✅ Breeding Emperor Tetras can be achieved in a well-maintained aquarium. Provide them with plants for egg deposition, and the adults may scatter their eggs. Remove the adults to prevent them from consuming the eggs. Once hatched, the fry can be fed with infusoria and later with small live or powdered fry foods

✅ Emperor Tetras are commonly available in the aquarium trade and are favored by hobbyists for their striking appearance and peaceful nature