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Blue Emperor Tetra-Inpaichthys kerri

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    BLUE EMPEROR TETRA

    Origins:South America. A relatively recent discovery from the Rio Aripuana in Amazonia.
    Size:2"
    Diet:Eats both prepared diets and small livefoods.
    Water:Temperature 75-81F; soft (50-100 mg/l) and neutral (pH 7.0).
    Temperament:Placid.

    The stunning blue of the adult male is maintained only in good water conditions. The female is smaller and duller, with brownish-yellow upperparts and a broad black band passing through the eyes along the body.These fish need a well-planted tank with an open area for swimming. They are best kept in groups and are perfect for a community aquarium, making ideal companions for nonaggressive species such as corydoras catfish.
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    MOD_Dawn, Jun 23, 2009
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