Blue Emperor Tetra – Tetras/Pencil Fish

About This Fish:

• Elegant coloration and finnage, especially in males
• Peaceful disposition with fish and peaceful invertebrates
• Very active and noticeable fish in any aquarium
• Hardy and adaptable

RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:

• Temperature: 73° – 81° F (23° – 27° C)
• pH: 5.5 – 7.5 (more acidic water is preferred)
• KH: 4 – 8 dKH
• Minimum tank size: 20 gallons

CARE GUIDELINES:

• Diet: Omnivorous. Will easily accept high quality dry and frozen foods
• Social behavior: Peaceful, schooling/shoaling.
• Origin: Tank-bred, but indigenous to South America
• Average adult size: 1.4 – 1.7 inches (3.5 – 4.2 cm)
• Average purchase size: 1/2 – 1 inch (1.3 – 2.5 cm)