Scientific Name: Phenacogrammus interruptus Please note – The image used above is for illustration purposes only; Size, colour and sex may vary. Many of our livestock species are sold as juveniles and have not yet reached their full size and colour potential. If you have any concerns about the size or colour of the livestock you wish to order, please contact our livestock team via our support centre before placing your order. Due to the large quantities of livestock orders daily, the livestock team will are unable to select fish / shrimp to meet specific gender or aesthetic needs. Approximate purchase size : 4 - 5cm All Pond Solutions will always endeavour to supply as close to the approximate size range as possible. Due to variations from suppliers on rare occasions this may not always be possible. Images used are to show the full potential of the fish when fully mature and are not always representative of juvenile specimens. How hard are they to keep? A fairly robust and easy to care for species. Avoid keeping with species prone to nipping fins. What is its maximum size? Males 8cm, Females 6cm Where are they from? The vast majority of specimens available are capitive bred. They originally come from the river Congo drainage. What is the ideal number to keep together? Congo Tetras are a shoaling species, and are best kept in large numbers. For best results we recommend keeping at least 6 in a shoal - the more the happier they will be. What water conditions do they require? Ideally slightly acidic water conditions are provided between 6.5pH - 7pH however they will happily live in conditions ranging up to pH of 7.5 or higher. Temperatures should range between 24-26°C. What should you feed them? Congo Tetra should be fed a variety of flake, frozen, freeze dried and live foods for a varied diet. Being omnivores they will happily accept a wide range of foods. How compatible are they with other fish? Congo Tetra are peaceful community fish and are generally accepeted by a wide range of tank mates. Please see the compatability chart below for more information. How do you breed them? When fully mature adults can be easily identified by their extendd finnage. Males will also appear larger and much more colourful. Breeding is not the easiest with Congo Tetra but it is possible.
