Blue Emperor Tetra

Blue Emperor Tetra also called ‘The Blue/Purple Emperor Tetra’ (Inpaichthys Kerri) is a highly appealing shoaling fish. Its unusual coloring comprises a body that is primarily cream in color with yellow borders along its fins and a prominent horizontal black stripe.

Adult fish have a striking blue or purple sheen, especially when acting in a breeding manner. In general, females are smaller and thicker in build. The Blue/Purple Emperor Tetra must be kept in shoals of at least 6 to 10 fish because it usually breeds in pairs. Males will compete and posture for females, but hostility is not an issue in aquariums with lots of room and decorations. Smaller shoals of this fish may cause other species in the tank to have their fins nibbled.

Although it can frequently be spotted swimming and feeding in the middle and bottom levels of the water column as well, the Blue/Purple Emperor Tetra generally inhabits the top and middle levels of the water column. It is okay to keep it with other calm, little fish. Its mouth is incredibly small despite having a body that is more robust and substantial than many smaller tetras.

Although adult Blue/Purple Emperor Tetras have been known to devour little dwarf shrimp and their young, adult dwarf shrimp are conceivably safe tankmates as well. Larger, calmer invertebrates can be beneficial tank mates as well. The Blue/Purple Emperor Tetra is fairly versatile due to its tank-raised status, although its native environment includes soft, acidic water that is rich in tannins and leaf litter. In water with a pH, it struggles.

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Blue Emperor Tetra certainly lives up to its name, and it attained fame quickly after being made available in home aquariums in the 1960s. T

The Blue Emperor Tetra is one of the most well-liked tetras and has eye-catching colors and markings that set them apart in the community tank.

While they are yellow with a blackened border on the outer perimeter and turn crimson when moving closer to the body, they have an appearance with a blue-gray or purple-gray body with mauve tones.

Additionally, they have a dark stripe that runs from the head to the tail and serves as a distinction between the lighter lower body and the darker upper body. The purple emperor tetra exhibits a nearly iridescent shine.

III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?

Peaceful species, however, can feel uncomfortable with boisterous fish.

IV. Species compatibility

Ember Tetra, Celestial Pearl Danio, Pearl Gourami, Cory Catfish, Pencil fish, Honey Gourami, Serpae Tetra, and Sparkling Gourami.

V. How to feed this species?

Blue tetras will eat live or frozen brine shrimp, frozen or freeze-dried bloodworms, as well as high-quality fish flakes or pellets.