Brycinus imberi

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Red Congo Tetra
Red Congo Tetra
Species Brycinus imberi
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 246.052 liters
246,051.766 mL

65 US Gallons (246.1L)

Size 9.843 in

19-25 cm (7.5-9.8")

pH 6.0 - 6.5
Temp. 295.15 K
71.6 °F
531.27 °R

299.15 K
78.8 °F
538.47 °R
22 -26 °C (71.6-78.8°F)

Water Hardness

4-18

Stocking Ratio 1:2 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-10 years

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[edit] Alternative names

Red Congo Tetra, Spot-Tail

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Alestes imberi

[edit] Sexing

The males are more vibrant in colour. Sexual dimorphism on anal fins of males.

[edit] Tank compatibility

A large fish that does best in shoals. Keep with fish of similar size that are generally peaceful but fast-swimming.

[edit] Diet

Will take most meaty foods. Will accept pellet and flake food but prefers live/frozen such as bloodworm and brine shrimp.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Requires a large and spacious tank with some hiding places and plenty of open swimming space.

[edit] Behaviour

Generally peaceful active and fast-swimming fish.

[edit] Identification

An elongate fish with a forked tail and large scales. Mostly iridescent silver in colour with a black spot on the caudal peduncle. Fins are translucent with red hues.

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Facts about Brycinus imberi
Availability Uncommon
Common name Red Congo Tetra
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Alestidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Live Food  +
Maximum Size 9.843 in (25 cm)  +
Maximum age 10  +
Maximum hardness 18  +
Maximum pH 6.5  +
Maximum temperature 299.15 K (26 °C, 78.8 °F, 538.47 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 65 US Gallon (246.052 liters, 246,051.766 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 4  +
Minimum pH 6  +
Minimum temperature 295.15 K (22 °C, 71.6 °F, 531.27 °R)  +
Scientific name Brycinus imberi
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