Phenacogrammus interruptus

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Congo Tetra
Congo Tetra
Species Phenacogrammus interruptus
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 113.562 liters
113,562.353 mL

30 US Gallons (113.6L)

Size 7.62 cm

2-3 " (5.1-7.6cm)

pH 6.0 - 8.0
Temp. 296.15 K
73.4 °F
533.07 °R

299.15 K
78.8 °F
538.47 °R
23 -26 °C (73.4-78.8°F)

Water Hardness

5-19

Stocking Ratio 2:3 M:F
Availability Common
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

8-12 years

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[edit] Alternative names

Congo Tetra

[edit] Sexing

Males have longer fins and brighter colours.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Good community fish for larger tanks, do not keep with aggressive fin nippers such as Tiger Barbs. Keep this fish in shoals of 5 or more.

[edit] Diet

An omnivore that will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as bloodworm and brine shrimp.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Prefers a large laterally spacious tank with plenty of open swimming space. Live plants would be appreciated to offer hiding places.

[edit] Behaviour

A shoaling fish, will group with others of it's own kind in open swimming space.

[edit] Identification

An attractive member of the Tetra family. The Congo Tetra is a popular addition to community tanks as it has elaborate long caudal, anal and dorsal fins and it's flanks shimmer blue, orange and red.

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Facts about Phenacogrammus interruptus
Availability Common
Common name Congo Tetra
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Alestidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Live Food  +
Maximum Size 3 in (7.62 cm)  +
Maximum age 12  +
Maximum hardness 19  +
Maximum pH 8  +
Maximum temperature 299.15 K (26 °C, 78.8 °F, 538.47 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 30 US Gallon (113.562 liters, 113,562.353 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 5  +
Minimum pH 6  +
Minimum temperature 296.15 K (23 °C, 73.4 °F, 533.07 °R)  +
Scientific name Phenacogrammus interruptus
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