Alestopetersius caudalis

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Yellow-Tailed Congo Tetra
Yellow-Tailed Congo Tetra
Species Alestopetersius caudalis
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 56.781 liters
56,781.177 mL

15 US Gallons (56.8L)

Size 2.756 in

6-7 cm (2.4-2.8")

pH 6.5 - 7.8
Temp. 295.15 K
71.6 °F
531.27 °R

299.15 K
78.8 °F
538.47 °R22 -26 °C (71.6-78.8°F)

Water Hardness

10-20

Stocking Ratio 1:2 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

8-10 years

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[edit] Alternative names

Yellow-Tailed Congo Tetra, Yellowtail Tetra, Yellowfin Congo Tetra, Yellow Fin Tetra, Blue Congo Tetra

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Petersius caudalis, Phenacogrammus caudalis, Petersius brumpti, Hemmigrammopetersius brumpti, Phenacogrammus xennurus

[edit] Sexing

Difficult to sex, males will have more vivid colouration than females.

[edit] Tank compatibility

A generally peaceful Tetra that does best kept in groups of 6 or more. May nip at other fish so should not kept with slow-moving long finned fish such as Angelfish, and as they themselves have fairly long finnage they should also not be kept with known nippers such as Tiger Barbs.

[edit] Diet

Will accept most foods including pellet and flake food as well as live/frozen food such as brine shrimp and daphnia.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Prefers a densely planted tank with some open swimming space. Appreciate hiding places.

[edit] Behaviour

An active shoaling fish.

[edit] Identification

An exceptionally attractive Tetra with a similar body shape to the more commonly seen Congo Tetra. Their body is pale and iridescent with hues of blue and yellow, their caudal fin is striking and elongated and yellow in colour giving them their common name. All other fins are translucent with luminous blue edging.

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Facts about Alestopetersius caudalis
Availability Uncommon
Common name Yellow-Tailed Congo Tetra
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Alestidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Live Food  +
Maximum Size 2.756 in (7 cm)  +
Maximum age 10  +
Maximum hardness 20  +
Maximum pH 7.8  +
Maximum temperature 299.15 K (26 °C, 78.8 °F, 538.47 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 15 US Gallon (56.781 liters, 56,781.177 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 10  +
Minimum pH 6.5  +
Minimum temperature 295.15 K (22 °C, 71.6 °F, 531.27 °R)  +
Scientific name Alestopetersius caudalis
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