{"product_id":"blackline-tail-tetra-moenkhausia-costae-copy","title":"Blue\/Purple Emperor Tetra  | Inpaichthys kerri","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"267\"\u003eBlue\/Purple Emperor Tetra (Inpaichthys kerri)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"748\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"302\"\u003eBlue\/Purple Emperor Tetra\u003c\/strong\u003e is often referred to as the “other” emperor tetra species—sharing many of the same elegant traits as its cousin (\u003cem data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"438\"\u003eNematobrycon palmeri\u003c\/em\u003e), but generally hardier and more adaptable. Its striking appearance features a cream-toned body accented by a bold horizontal black stripe and subtle yellow edging on the fins. When mature, males in breeding condition display a gorgeous blue to purple sheen that makes this tetra a standout in any aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eThese fish are best kept in shoals of \u003cstrong data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"804\"\u003e6–10 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e. While males may display and compete for females, this behavior is harmless in a properly sized aquarium with plants and décor. Smaller groups, however, may become prone to fin-nipping of other tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eThe Blue\/Purple Emperor Tetra is active and peaceful, spending most of its time in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003etop and middle levels\u003c\/strong\u003e of the tank, though it also ventures lower while feeding. It is safe with other peaceful, small species. Due to its relatively small mouth, it poses little threat to larger invertebrates, though it may prey on baby dwarf shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003eBeing \u003cstrong data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003etank-raised\u003c\/strong\u003e, this species adapts well to aquariums, though it thrives best in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003esoft, slightly acidic water\u003c\/strong\u003e enriched with tannins, leaf litter, or driftwood. It does not do well long-term in alkaline conditions (pH above 7.0).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eWhile not fussy, the Blue\/Purple Emperor Tetra thrives on a varied diet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003eStaple:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality flakes and small pellets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003eSupplements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frozen or freeze-dried foods like tubifex, daphnia, and bloodworms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003eA protein-rich, diverse diet enhances both coloration and breeding behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003eWhat We Love About This Fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003eElegant blue\/purple sheen in adult males\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003ePeaceful and community-friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003eHardy, adaptable, and active shoalers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003eExcellent centerpiece or contrast fish for planted aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2204\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2241\"\u003eRecommended Tank Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76–80°F (24–27°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2321\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2321\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–7.0 (acidic preferred)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003eKH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8 dKH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons (school of 6+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2399\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2424\"\u003eCare Guidelines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2689\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2488\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2488\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2438\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivorous – flakes, pellets, frozen\/live foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2554\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2554\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2511\"\u003eSocial Behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, shoaling; 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