Emperor Tetra (Nematobrycon palmeri) – 3.5–4 inches Chinese Bitterling Having been driven to the

Having been driven to the brink of extinction in the wild

where the young safely develop before swimming freely

Diet:Omnivorous with a carnivorous leaning—favoring sinking vegetarian wafers

A varied diet enhances color vibrancy

Emperor Tetra (Nematobrycon palmeri) – 3.5–4 inches Chinese Bitterling Having been driven to theSpecies Overview The Emperor Tetra (Nematobrycon palmeri) is a peaceful and elegant freshwater fish native to the slow moving rivers and streams of Colombia. Males exhibit striking colors with a bluish green body, long flowing fins, and a bright yellow or red stripe along the dorsal fin, while females are slightly smaller and less colorful. Emperor Tetras are schooling fish that show their best behavior and coloration when kept in groups of 6 or more.