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Emperor tetra (Nematobrycon palmeri)
Colourful, peaceful and elegant fish, ideal for community aquariums
The Nematobrycon palmeri, commonly known as the Tetra Emperor, is a South American fish prized for its graceful swimming and its violet-blue colouring with metallic highlights. Easy to keep, it brings calm and elegance to planted aquariums.
1. Behaviour & maintenance
A peaceful, gregarious species that should be kept in groups of at least 8 individuals. Males have a trident-shaped tail fin and brighter colours. Prefers fresh, slightly acidic water and a densely planted tank with shaded areas.
2. Water parameters
- Temperature: 23-28°C
- pH: 6.0-7.2
- GH: 3-10 °dGH
- KH: 1-5 °KH
- Minimum volume: 80 L
3. Diet
Omnivorous: readily accepts microgranules, artemia, daphnia and mud worms. See our tropical fish foods adapted to its diet.
4. Technical characteristics
| Scientific name | Nematobrycon palmeri |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 4-5 cm |
| Origin | Colombia (Río San Juan basin) |
| Temperature | 23-28 °C |
| pH | 6.0-7.2 |
| Behaviour | Calm, gregarious |
| Living zone | Environment |
| Life expectancy | 4-5 years |
Shipping & delivery of live fish
The fish are shipped with care in suitable isothermal packaging, guaranteeing their safety during transport.
Delivery methods
- France Express (secure delivery in France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
- In-store collection at Sombreffe (Belgium)
Shipment organisation
- Orders closed: every Monday at 10.00 a.m.
- France: departures on Monday or Tuesday depending on the department, for delivery between Tuesday and Thursday.
- Belgium & Luxembourg: departures on Monday and Tuesday for delivery between Tuesday and Wednesday.
- categorie
- Poissons tropicaux
- origine
- Élevés en captivité
- espece
- Tétras
- nom latin
- Nematobrycon Palmeri 2,5-3cm
- Famille Biotope
- Cyprinidae / Asie du Sud-Est
- Taille adulte
- 2–3 cm
- Volume minimum du bac
- 20 L
- Zone de vie
- Fond
- Comportement
- Paisible
- Régime alimentaire
- Omnivore / détritivore
- Température
- 20–26 °C
- pH
- 6.5–7.5
- GH
- 3–12 °dGH
- KH
- 1–8 °KH
- Origine géographique
- Taïwan
- Reproduction
- Ovovivipare
- Espérance de vie
- 1–2 ans
- Sexe
- Mix
- Niveau de difficulté
- Débutant
- Compatibilité
- Crevettes et petits poissons calmes
Delivery of live animals with France Express (mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
When will my order be shipped?
We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays only. No shipments are made from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive.
Any order containing live animals must be placed before Monday at 10:00 am.
It will be shipped on Monday or Tuesday of the same week, depending on the destination.
How long will it take for my order to be delivered?
Delivery takes 24 hours (48 hours maximum) on weekdays.
No deliveries are made on weekends.
How will my order be shipped?
Via France Express, a carrier approved for the transport of animals.
Delivery is secure and the packaging is suitable (insulated boxes).
We add refrigerated packs in summer and heat packs in winter.
Where do you deliver?
Throughout mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Important: no deliveries will be made to pick-up points.
Do I need to be at home to receive the parcel?
Yes, you must be present.
You must be available at the specified time slot so that the delivery driver can hand-deliver the parcel.
Live animals are transported separately from other items. AquaBota is entitled to postpone a shipment in the event of adverse weather conditions.