Purple Emperor Tetra is a striking and colourful freshwater fish, known for its deep purple hues and vibrant fins. Our purple emperor tetras for sale are a stunning addition to community tanks, offering both beauty and elegance.
Location
Native to South America, the Purple Emperor Tetra thrives in warm, slightly acidic waters found in slow flowing streams and rivers surrounded by dense vegetation.
Diet
These tetras are omnivores, feeding on a varied diet that includes high quality flake foods, live or frozen brine shrimp, and plant matter like algae and spinach.
Care
Purple Emperor Tetras do well in water temperatures ranging from 24 to 28°C. They are peaceful and social, making them suitable for community tanks with other non-aggressive species.
Habitat
In the wild, these tetras prefer calm, well-planted environments with soft, slightly acidic water. Mimic these conditions by adding plants, rocks, and using gentle filtration in your aquarium.
Breeding
Breeding Purple Emperor Tetras requires soft water and stable conditions. The eggs are laid in plants, and the fry should be kept in a separate tank for protection as they grow.
Buy more and save, with multi-buy discounts from 5 fish. See also our blue emperor tetra, browse all our tetras, or read our emperor tetra care guide.
Shane (verified owner) –
Although my purple emperor tetra look light brown at the minute hopefully their colours will come through. The shipping and delivery was quick and the fish fine.