Black Emperor Tetra

Black Emperor Tetra

The uncommon black emperor tetra is captive bred in Indonesia but was first found as a natural occurring variation in the Orinoco river basin in Venezuela. The deep colors and bright blue eyes create a phantasmic scene in the aquarium.  Those these community fish will grow to two inches over time and fins grow longer as they age.

• Scientific Name: Nematobrycon kerri var.
• Origin: Venezeula 
• Lifespan: 5 years 
• Max Size:  2 inches 
• Food: flake, live, frozen 
• Shipping Size: Approx. 1 inch