Congo Tetra

Congo Tetra

Phenacogrammus interruptus

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟡 Moderate 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (6+)

Large, iridescent African tetra with flowing fins. Males develop stunning rainbow sheen and elongated tail rays.

Tank Size

30 gal
minimum (55+ preferred)

Temperature

73–82°F
23–28°C

pH Range

6–7.5
water acidity

Max Size

3.5"
8.9 cm

Lifespan

5 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Needs space to swim. Somewhat timid — provide planted areas for cover. Avoid fin nippers.

Feeding

Flakes, pellets, frozen foods, and occasional live foods.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Diamond Tetra 2.5" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5" X-Ray Tetra 1.75"

Use Caution With

Ember Tetra 0.8" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Green Neon Tetra 1" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Exclamation Point Rasbora 0.7" Giant Danio 4" Kubotai Rasbora 0.8" Ruby Tetra 0.7" Wild-Type Ember Tetra 0.8" Angelfish 6" Discus 8"

Incompatible With

Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Silvertip Tetra 2" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Blue Tetra 2.5" Long-Finned Serpae Tetra 1.8" Oscar 14" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8"

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