Emperor Tetra

Emperor Tetra

The flowing shaped fins particularly on the males earn the fish its name. The curvature of the dorsal fins are reminiscent of a robed emperor. These fish need to be kept in a school to keep them happy. Simply giving them homework will not do the trick.

• Scientific Name: Nematobrycon palmeri
• Origin: Columbia 
• Lifespan: 7 years 
• Max Size: 2 inches 
• Food: flake, live, frozen 
• Shipping Size: Approx. 1 inch