{"product_id":"blue-phantom-tetra-nematobrycon-palmeri","title":"Blue Phantom Tetra | Nematobrycon palmeri","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Blue Phantom Tetra is a blue-toned form of the Emperor Tetra, a regal little characin with a deep indigo-blue stripe, a glinting gold-green eye and a distinctive trident tail. Peaceful, hardy and full of character, it is one of the most rewarding small tetras for a planted community. It reaches around 5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eNematobrycon palmeri comes from the San Juan and Atrato river basins of western Colombia, where it lives in clear, softly flowing forest streams shaded by overhanging vegetation. The water is warm, soft and slightly acidic, often stained by leaf litter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA slim, elegant tetra with a bold dark blue-black stripe running from gill to tail, iridescent blue-violet flanks and striking blue or gold eyes. Mature males develop the extended central rays of the tail that give the 'trident' look, and are more colourful than the plumper females.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful and well suited to community life, though males will gently spar and display among themselves to establish a pecking order. Keep in a group of at least six — ideally ten or more — to spread out this behaviour and bring out the best colour and confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA micro-omnivore, it thrives on quality micro-pellet and flake supplemented with small live and frozen foods such as daphnia, cyclops, micro-worm and baby brine shrimp. Variety keeps colour and condition at their peak.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBest in soft to neutral, gently flowing water in a well-planted tank with some shade and open swimming space. Keep temperature at 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and soft to moderately soft water. A tank of 60 L or more suits a good-sized group. Plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmperor Tetras are egg-scatterers that deposit adhesive eggs among fine-leaved plants or spawning mops in soft, acidic water. The adults will eat the eggs, so parents are best removed after spawning; the tiny fry take infusoria and then baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNematobrycon palmeri\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmperor Tetra (Blue Phantom form)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWestern Colombia (San Juan and Atrato basins)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro): micro-pellet, flake, small live and frozen foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately soft, around 3–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted community tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other peaceful community fish such as small rasboras, other tetras, corydoras, dwarf cichlids like rams, pencilfish and peaceful gouramis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with large or aggressive fish, boisterous fin-nippers, and anything big enough to eat them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232816644387,"sku":"AA1541","price":5.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Blue_Phantom_Tetra.jpg?v=1781483459","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/blue-phantom-tetra-nematobrycon-palmeri","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}