New emperors

[CassCats]

Got some new tetras and its been an up and down just getting them here.
But I love them already!!
Theyve darkened up already by today (they arrived via mail yesterday)
I got the black variety of Nematobrycon palmeri, and the first day they looked more like the standard but darkened up over time and dang they look like they vanish into shadows with a glowing outline. But not pure black, very nice midnight blue and purple tones instead.
Got a male heavy group, however. 7 are males and 2 are females (smaller, green eyes, no tail fin extension)

 

[FFGuest6357]

Those are looking great!

 

[CassCats]

@mcordelia
Video of the Emperors


Some chasing from the boys but no damage and it's among themselves

 

[mcordelia]

Amazing!!! They're so lively! I just can't get over how they're not at all like the color of any emperor tetra pictures I've seen haha

 

[CassCats]

Amazing!!! They're so lively! I just can't get over how they're not at all like the color of any emperor tetra pictures I've seen haha

Google black emperor tetras, theyre the black version of Nematobrycon palmeri

as of this evening, they've started spawning.

 

[Retired Viking]

Love those blue eyes,

 

[FFGuest6357]

They’re spawning already?!

 

[CassCats]

@Naterjm

 

[FFGuest6357]

My love is like a red red rose, and I am feeling... thorney...

 

[CassCats]

and best photo so far

 

[AquaBarb]

Really nice @NCaquatics i like the shape of the Emperors and the blue tones are lovely ?

I agree with Rv on the blue eyes. They really make them stand out.

 

[CassCats]

 

[ClownLurch]

Love those blue eyes,

Agreed. I’m 3% Norwegian myself. According to a Xmas diy dna testing kit.

 

[CassCats]

These guys are actively spawning still, the boys are definitely sassy. Some fights but its settled among themselves.

I cant get over the teeth on these guys

 

[eatyourpeas]

I cant get over the teeth on these guys

Definitely not going for a swim with them! But they are stunning