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 °R22 -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

[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.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase