Fantastique Congo Tetra Care Guide
Phenacogrammus interruptus
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Bioload Score
3000
PeacefulModerate
- Max Size
- 8 cm / 3.1"
- Temperature
- 23–28°C (73–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 115L (30 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Africa
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
An omnivore that eats small invertebrates, algae and plant matter, with a preference for meaty foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful African tetras, other similarly sized peaceful characins, Corydoras, peaceful barbs and small non-aggressive dwarf cichlids.
Good to Know
The Fantastique Congo Tetra is a trade name for the spectacularly iridescent Congo Tetra, whose scales can flash blue, green, gold and violet as it moves.
Gender Differences
Males are usually larger and more vividly coloured, with longer flowing fins, while females are shorter-finned and fuller-bodied.
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