Emperor Tetra
Emperor Tetra is a peaceful freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 20 gallons (76 L), water at 73-81°F (23-27°C) and a pH of 5-7.8.
Also searched as: emperor tetra, nematobrycon palmeri
Quick facts
Regal appearance. Males have extended dorsal and caudal rays.
| Minimum tank | 20 gallons (76 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 73-81°F (23-27°C) |
| pH | 5-7.8 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Middle |
| Group size | 6 or more together |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Bristlenose Plecomin tank 25 gal
Temperature overlap 73-81°F, pH overlap 5.8-7.8. Both species are peaceful.
- Kuhli Loachmin tank 15 gal
Temperature overlap 73-81°F, pH overlap 5.5-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Plecostomusmin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 73-81°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Cardinal Tetramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 73-81°F, pH overlap 5-6.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Neon Tetramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 73-81°F, pH overlap 6-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Rummy Nose Tetramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 75-81°F, pH overlap 6-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Guppymin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 73-81°F, pH overlap 6.8-7.8. Both species are peaceful.
- Bamboo Shrimpmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 73-81°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
- Flowerhorn Cichlidmin tank 70 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; temperature overlap 80-81°F is too narrow.
- Tropheusmin tank 75 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no pH overlap (5-7.8 vs 8-9).
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish.
Oscar Fishmin tank 55 galBlue Crayfishmin tank 20 galParadise Fishmin tank 20 gal
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