Phenacogrammus major

Alternative names

 * Red Gill Congo Tetra‎

Sexing

 * Difficult to sex, males may have more vibrant colouration.

Tank compatibility

 * An active shoaling fish, keep in groups of 6 or more with other similar-sized community fish.

Diet

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

Feeding regime

 * Feed once or twice a day.

Environment Specifics

 * Requires a spacious tank with plenty of open swimming room and some hiding places.

Behaviour

 * A peaceful active shoaling fish.

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.