Description

Common & Latin Name: Congo Tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus)

“Good size and lovely colours”

Care level: Easy
Max Size: 7-8cm
Min tank size: 50 Litres
Diet: Omnivore
Temp: 20-28°C
PH: 6.5-7.5
Temperament: Peaceful
Origin: River Congo

Generally Congo Tetra are a hardy species, and easy to keep.

The Congo Tetra can grow to nearly 8cm in size and it is one of the larger Tetras. As they grow, they will show more colouration.

Not a fussy eater, an omnivore, Congo Tetra can be fed a variety of flake, frozen, freeze dried and live foods for a varied diet. Check out the different variety foods you available in our store.

 Temperature can range from 20-28°C & a pH of 5.5-7.5. Most importantly a stable water parameters.

Tetras are generally peaceful. The Congo Tetra does well with larger sized tetras, such as the Black Widow or Serpae Tetra, as well as with Barbs, Danios, Gouramis, and Rainbowfish. Bottom dwelling fish are also good companions.

They are found in throughout the River Congo.

Congo Tetras are easy to breed; they are egg scattering fish that can be spawned in pairs or in groups. If spawned in a group, use the approximately the same number of males as females. Condition spawning fish with live foods prior to spawning attempts.