{"product_id":"blue-emperor-tetra","title":"Blue Emperor Tetra","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"578\"\u003eThe Blue Emperor Tetra (\u003cem data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"322\"\u003eInpaichthys kerri\u003c\/em\u003e) is a striking freshwater schooling fish admired for its iridescent blue body, dark lateral stripe, and elegant finnage. This species is slightly more assertive than smaller tetras but remains peaceful when kept in suitable groups and aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eBlue Emperor Tetras are best suited to well-maintained community aquariums with stable water parameters. When kept in schools, males display impressive colour intensity and social behaviour, making this species a standout in planted or aquascaped tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"964\"\u003ePhysical Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1251\" data-start=\"872\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"931\" data-start=\"872\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"931\" data-start=\"874\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"889\" data-start=\"874\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4–5 cm (1.5–2 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1038\" data-start=\"932\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1038\" data-start=\"934\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"949\" data-start=\"934\"\u003eColoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metallic blue body with a dark horizontal stripe; fins may show purple or black edging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1091\" data-start=\"1039\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1091\" data-start=\"1041\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1056\" data-start=\"1041\"\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slender, elongated tetra profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1251\" data-start=\"1092\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1118\" data-start=\"1094\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1116\" data-start=\"1094\"\u003eSexual Dimorphism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1251\" data-start=\"1121\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1180\" data-start=\"1121\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1180\" data-start=\"1123\"\u003eMales are more colourful with longer, more pointed fins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1251\" data-start=\"1183\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1251\" data-start=\"1185\"\u003eFemales are slightly larger and rounder with subtler colouration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Temperament\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to semi-peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003eSchooling Behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Should be kept in groups of 6 or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eActivity Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active, especially males displaying dominance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eOther medium-sized peaceful tetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003eRasboras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eCorydoras catfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003eDwarf cichlids (peaceful species, Bolivian Rams)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eSmall gouramis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003eCatfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1705\" data-start=\"1677\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1705\" data-start=\"1679\"\u003eVery small or timid fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1750\" data-start=\"1706\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1750\" data-start=\"1708\"\u003eAggressive or highly territorial species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1766\" data-start=\"1751\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1766\" data-start=\"1753\"\u003eFin-nippers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003eBreeding Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003eSpawning Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egg scatterer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1861\" data-start=\"1840\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1859\" data-start=\"1840\"\u003eBreeding Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1937\" data-start=\"1864\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1895\" data-start=\"1864\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1895\" data-start=\"1866\"\u003eSoft, slightly acidic water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1937\" data-start=\"1898\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1937\" data-start=\"1900\"\u003eFine-leaved plants or spawning mops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003eParental Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults may eat eggs; removal is required for breeding attempts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2141\" data-start=\"2083\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2141\" data-start=\"2085\"\u003eMales may show mild aggression if kept in small groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2218\" data-start=\"2142\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2218\" data-start=\"2144\"\u003eBest colouration achieved with stable water quality and subdued lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2278\" data-start=\"2219\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2278\" data-start=\"2221\"\u003ePerforms best in planted aquariums with visual barriers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2299\" data-start=\"2279\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2299\" data-start=\"2281\"\u003eAvoid overcrowding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2492\"\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2349\" data-start=\"2306\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2349\" data-start=\"2308\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2330\" data-start=\"2308\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-80 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2388\" data-start=\"2350\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2388\" data-start=\"2352\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2374\" data-start=\"2352\"\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2418\" data-start=\"2389\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2418\" data-start=\"2391\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2404\" data-start=\"2391\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2455\" data-start=\"2419\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2455\" data-start=\"2421\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2440\" data-start=\"2421\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–10 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand or fine gravel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2853\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2750\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2750\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/aquatic-plants\" title=\"Live Aquarium Plants Pet City\"\u003eLive plants\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/aquarium-driftwood\" title=\"Aquarium Driftwood Pet City\"\u003edriftwood\u003c\/a\u003e, shaded areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2796\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2796\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2768\"\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, well-maintained\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2853\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2853\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2812\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; plants help diffuse brightness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2881\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"3140\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2910\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2910\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2899\"\u003eDiet Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"3077\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"2937\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"2935\"\u003eRecommended Foods:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"3077\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2980\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"2980\"\u003eHigh-quality \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/fish-food-flakes\" title=\"Fish Food Flakes Pet City\"\u003eflakes\u003c\/a\u003e or micro \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/fish-food-pellets\" title=\"Fish Food Pellets Pet City\"\u003epellets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3032\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3032\"\u003eF\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/frozen-fish-food\" title=\"Frozen Fish Food Pet City\"\u003erozen foods\u003c\/a\u003e such as daphnia and brine shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3077\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3077\"\u003eOccasional live foods for conditioning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3140\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3102\"\u003eFeeding Frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once or twice daily in small portions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePet City \u003cspan\u003eaims to provide up to date product information including ingredients, size and colour specifications, packaging and product features, as provided to us by the product manufacturer. 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