Black Emperor Tetra

The Black Emperor Tetra is an elegant, peaceful tetra recognized by its dark body tones and distinctive eye stripe. Males often develop extended fins and deeper coloration, making them especially attractive in planted community aquariums. They are active but calm and look best when kept in small groups.

Care Summary

✅ Schooling fish: YES

• Best kept in 6–8+ groups. Larger groups reduce dominance behavior and improve color.

✅ Community fish: YES

• Peaceful with most small to medium calm community fish. Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping tankmates.

⚠️ Shrimp safe: MOSTLY YES

• Adult shrimp usually safe
• Shrimplets may be eaten
  👉 Provide moss or dense plants if keeping shrimp.

Extra Useful Notes

• Minimum tank: ~15–20 gallons
• Temperament: Peaceful, slightly territorial between males in small groups
• Best setup: Planted tank with open swimming space
• Diet: Omnivore (flakes, micro-pellets, frozen/live foods)