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Important Shipping Information from Source Aquatics
At Source Aquatics, we prioritize the safe transport of your Black Emperor Tetra (Nematobrycon palmeri). Here are our shipping guidelines:
- 📦 Shipments are conducted on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays via FEDEX & UPS.
- 🕒 DOA Guarantee is applicable to next-day shipping, refunds less shipping costs.
- 🌡️ Temperature-appropriate packaging is used based on destination climate (local temperature info is helpful).
- 📆 We strive to avoid weekend shipping to minimize potential delays, depending on destination.
Your satisfaction and the health of the fish are our top priorities:
- 💸 Prompt refunds for DOA cases, less shipping costs.
- 🔄 Replacements where feasible.
- 🚚 Orders may take 2-3 business days to prepare for optimum quality.
- 💯 Full refunds for orders we cannot fulfill due to stock issues.
Explore the Elegant Emperor Tetra
The Emperor Tetra (Nematobrycon palmeri), is a captivating freshwater fish native to Colombia. With its deep black and iridescent blue body accented by a unique eye stripe, it adds a touch of royalty to any aquarium.
What We Adore About This Fish:
- Stunning iridescent colors that shimmer in the light
- Peaceful temperament, making it ideal for community tanks
- Small size and ease of care, suitable for novice and experienced aquarists alike
- Sociable nature, thriving in groups and enhancing tank dynamics
RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:
- Temperature: 73° - 81° F (23° - 27° C)
- pH: 5.5 - 7.5
- KH: 4-8 dKH
- Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
CARE INFORMATION:
- Diet: Omnivorous; thrives on a varied diet of high-quality flake foods, frozen or live brine shrimp, and daphnia.
- Social Behavior: Peaceful schooling fish, best kept in groups of six or more for natural behavior.
- Origin: Native to the rivers of Colombia
- Average Adult Size: 1.5 - 2 inches (3.8 - 5 cm)
- Average Purchase Size: 0.5 - 1 inch (1.3 - 2.5 cm)