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Congo Tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus)

Congo Tetra

Phenacogrammus interruptus

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Males grow long, flowing fins and iridescent colour. Shows best against dark substrate and floating plants.

Adult size
3.5 in
Smallest tank
30 gal
Keep them in groups of
6+
Temperature
73–82 °F
pH · hardness
6–7.5 · 4–18 dGH
Food
Omnivore: flakes, pellets, frozen foods
Start a freshwater build to add this

Gets along with

Chili RasboraNerite SnailRamshorn SnailMalaysian Trumpet SnailAssassin SnailGhost ShrimpBetta (male)Ember Tetra

Think twice about

Cherry Shrimp — shrimp it would huntBlue Dream Shrimp — shrimp it would huntWhite Cloud Mountain Minnow — needs 60–72 °FCrystal Red Shrimp — shrimp it would huntTiger Shrimp — shrimp it would hunt

Easy plants for the same tank

Red Tiger LotusAmazon SwordWater SpriteTemple PlantGiant HairgrassRotala Rotundifolia

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.