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Phenacogrammus major
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| Red Gill Congo Tetra | |
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| Red Gill Congo Tetra | |
| Species | Phenacogrammus major |
| Family | Alestidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL 25 US Gallons (94.6L) |
| Size | 3.15 in
6-8 cm (2.4-3.1") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-10 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Red Gill Congo Tetra
[edit] Sexing
- Difficult to sex, males may have more vibrant colouration.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- An active shoaling fish, keep in groups of 6 or more with other similar-sized community fish.
[edit] Diet
- 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
- Requires a spacious tank with plenty of open swimming room and some hiding places.
[edit] Behaviour
- A peaceful active shoaling fish.
[edit] Identification
- An elongate fish which is silver in base colour with a darkened lateral line after the dorsal fin running into the caudal fin. The caudal fin is rich red in colour. There is a black spot just behind the gills.
