Myah Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 I've read that when you breed tetra, you have to black out the tank and use only subded lighting. My question is, would it be the same effect if the tank was kept in a room with no artificial lights on or bright sunlight coming into it? I've been emailing different LFS and distributers all over NZ trying to get some more blue or purple emperor tetra to go with my two but no-one seems to have any, so thought I'd have a go at breeding my own. :-? Any handy hints would be appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coelacanth Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 only some species of tetra need the tank darkened. Emperors will breed in a planted tank and the fry will grow up with the parents still present (but not other fish, which will eat them). The tank does not need to be darkened for emperor tetras Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 I found they go best in rainwater with peat added and over netting so they can't eat the eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myah Posted January 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Hi, thanks for that guys. I'll have a go and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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