Red Gill Congo Tetra‎ (Phenacogrammus major)

Red Gill Congo Tetra‎

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Red Gill Congo Tetra‎

Phenacogrammus major

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

95 Litres (25 US G.)

Size

6-8 cm (2.4-3.1")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.5 - 7.5

Temp.

23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:2 M:F

Availability

Rare

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-10 years

Habitat

Africa

Family

Alestidae

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.

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors:
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