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Species Profiles -> Characins -> Congo Tetra

 

Congo Tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus)

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Congo Tetra - Male
Male


Female
Image by Mia Woodman
Stats:

Adult Size: 3 1/2 " (8.5 cm)
Temp: 75-82 F (24-28 C)
Tank: 48" (120 cm) minimum

Requirements:
 Darkly arranged tank, open space for swimming. Robust tankmates. pH: <7, H: soft.
Diet:
 Small live, all prepared equally relished.
Breeding:
 Males: Larger fins, more colorful. Egg-Scatterer
Sociability:

Groups of six to eight fish.

Related Spec:
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Special Info:
 Peaceful overall, and large for a tetra, these make a good companion for other peaceful tankmates.

 

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