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Name
Scientific name
Inpaichthys kerri
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Characidae
Common names
Purple Emperor Tetra
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The purple emperor tetra, Inpaichthys kerri, is a small characin from the Rio Aripuanã and upper Rio Madeira basins in Brazil. Also sold as…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
35mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–27°C, pH 5.5–7
Hardness
1–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Rio Aripuanã and upper Rio Madeira basins, Brazil.
Habitat
Primarily inhabits forested areas, in sluggish tributaries off the main river channels. The water in these biotopes is often stained brown with tannins and oth…
Aquarium size
A small group would need a tank of around 60 ∗ 38 ∗ 30 cm - ~68 litres in size.
Maintenance
A biotope setup would be very simple to arrange. Use a substrate of river sand and add a few driftwood branches (if you can't find driftwood of the desired sha…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 27 °C pH: 5.5-7.0. It does not do well in alkaline conditions. Hardness: 1-12°H
Diet
No special requirements. It will accept most prepared foods, but should also be offered regular meals of small live and frozen stuff such as brine shrimp, Daph…
Behaviour and compatibility
A peaceful species that will not compete well with more boisterous or much larger tankmates. Ideally, it should be kept with other South American species, whic…
Sexual dimorphism
Females are far less colourful and stockier in body shape than males. They also have a predominantly red adipose fin, while that of males is blue.
Reproduction
Has been spawned regularly in the hobby. You'll need to set up a separate tank if you want to raise decent numbers of fry. Something around 18" x 10" x 10" in …
Notes
This pretty little species can be seen for sale with various common names, including the 'blue emperor', 'regal' or 'royal' tetra. It's sometimes confused with…
References
References
No references