Scientific name:

Nematobrycon palmeri

Common name:

Emperor tetra

Sexing:

Male has extended rays in tail fin and a blue eye, female has green eye.

Habitat:

Colombia

Food:

Flakes, frozen and live foods

Care and maintenance:

Not a fish to be kept with livelier tank mates, needs a well planted tank with subdue lighting, water should be changed on a regular basis.

Water conditions:

To 10° dGH, pH 6.5-7.5

Temperature:

23°-27°c, 73°-81°F

Size:

2” (50mm)

Tank size:

30” (75cm)