Black Emperor Tetra at Wirral Aquatics
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Black Emperor Tetra at Wirral Aquatics

Black Emperor Tetra

Wirral Aquatics
Amount: Single
Price:
£4.45
Stock:
Sold out

Pickup currently unavailable at Wirral Aquatics Ltd

Description

Black emperor tetras hail from the San Juan and Atrato basins of Colombia. Growing up to 4cm in length, these peaceful freshwater fish are a dark, heavily patterned colour form of the emperor tetra. Males are the more colourful, with extended fins, a long central tail ray and a blue iris.

Black emperor tetras are shoaling fish, best kept in groups of six or more, ideally ten, to help them feel secure and promote natural behaviour. Rival males are mildly territorial, so consider a well decorated aquarium with plenty of space.

Great tank mates include other tetras, livebearers, rasboras and corydoras. Avoid housing them with larger fish that may see them as food.

At Wirral Aquatics our black emperor tetras enjoy a diet of Artemia, Insect meal and Mussel as well as fresh and frozen daphnia and brine shrimp.

Tank compatibility & care

Temperature
23–27 °C
pH
5–7.5
Hardness
18–215 ppm
Adult size
42 mm
Min. tank
81 L
Type
Fish
Temperament
Territorial
Diet
Carnivore

Compatible tank mates

Hand-picked from the species we stock
Black Emperor Tetra tankmate overlap
Albino Cory
Albino Cory
Out of stock
Temp °C 17 28
pH 3.5 8.5
GH ppm 0 300
21–27 °CpH 6–836–268 ppm
Panda Cory
Panda Cory
Out of stock
Temp °C 17 28
pH 3.5 8.5
GH ppm 0 300
22–25 °CpH 6–7.418–214 ppm
24k Gold Guppy
24k Gold Guppy
Out of stock
Temp °C 17 28
pH 3.5 8.5
GH ppm 0 300
17–28 °CpH 7–8.5143–536 ppm
Neon tetra
Neon tetra
Out of stock
Temp °C 17 28
pH 3.5 8.5
GH ppm 0 300
21–25 °CpH 4–7.518–215 ppm
Harlequin rasbora
Harlequin rasbora
Out of stock
Temp °C 17 28
pH 3.5 8.5
GH ppm 0 300
21–28 °CpH 5–7.518–215 ppm
Lemon tetra
Lemon tetra
Out of stock
Temp °C 17 28
pH 3.5 8.5
GH ppm 0 300
20–28 °CpH 5–7.518–215 ppm
Every aquarium is different. These are a guide based on water chemistry, adult size and temperament. Individual fish have their own personalities. Introduce new tank mates gradually, keep groups at the right numbers, and watch how everyone settles in. Ask our team if you'd like advice for your setup.

Ordering livestock

We strive to ensure that we honour all orders placed online. However, we are a small, busy shop and tracking livestock inventory can be challenging. If we are unable to fulfil your order, we will contact you as soon as possible to discuss options so that you can decide how you would like to proceed.

If livestock are appearing out of stock on our website, it does not necessarily mean that they are not available in store. If there is something that you are looking for, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss what is possible.

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