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Aquaria Now - The Blue Emperor Tetra (Inpaichthys kerri)
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Blue Emperor Tetra - Inpaichthys kerri (Géry & Junk, 1977)
| Family |
Distribution |
Max. Size |
pH |
Temp. |
Breeding |
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Characidae
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Brazil: Rio Madeira
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1"
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Neutral
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75-82° F.
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Expert
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| Diet |
Swim Range |
Temperment |
Sociability |
Min. Tank |
Availability |
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Omnivorous
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Middle
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Peaceful
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Groups
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10 gallons
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Common
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No photo
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Notes
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The Blue Emperor Tetra is a small characin that adds life to smaller community aquariums. At only one inch when fully-grown, they should not be kept with any fish large enough to make a meal out of them.
A large aquarium is obviously not a requirement for a fish of this size, though twenty gallons or more would be recommended for a school of six or more tetras, and these fish should most definitely be kept in schools.
Feed a standard diet of flake and freeze-dried foods.
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