Emperor Tetra (Nematobrycon palmeri) – 3.5–4 inches Chinese Bitterling where the young safely develop

where the young safely develop before swimming freely

Having been driven to the brink of extinction in the wild

Keep in groups of 6 or more to reduce stress and encourage natural interaction

Diet:Omnivorous with a carnivorous leaning—favoring sinking vegetarian wafers

the L397 reaches a size of approximately 4 to 6inches in length

Emperor Tetra (Nematobrycon palmeri) – 3.5–4 inches Chinese Bitterling where the young safely developSpecies Overview The Emperor Tetra (Nematobrycon palmeri) is a peaceful and elegant freshwater fish native to the slow moving rivers and streams of Colombia. Males exhibit striking colors with a bluish green body, long flowing fins, and a bright yellow or red stripe along the dorsal fin, while females are slightly smaller and less colorful. Emperor Tetras are schooling fish that show their best behavior and coloration when kept in groups of 6 or more.