Golden emperor Tetra

A “man made” color morph of the Blue Kerri Tetra, the Golden Emperor or Gold Kerri Tetra is deservedly popular in the aquarium hobby. In the wild, these Tetras inhabit slow moving, warm, acidic streams but will adapt to a wide range of conditions in the aquarium. Like most of their close relatives, they are a loosely schooling species that will do best in groups of 5 or more and will get along well with most similarly sized, peaceful tankmates. Subdued lighting, plenty of cover in the form of driftwood or plants, and slightly soft water will help promote vibrant coloration.

Origin: Aquacultured Asia
Diet: Omnivore and micropredator, will accept almost all frozen and prepared foods
Adult Size: 1.5″
Recommended Tank Size: 15 gallons
Compatibility: Generally peaceful towards tankmates

Preferred Water Parameters
pH:                          6.5 – 7.2
Temp:                     76-82F
Ammonia:              0ppm
Nitrite:                    0ppm
Nitrate:                  <30ppm