Congo Tetra:

LATIN NAME: COMMON NAME:
•   Phenacogrammus interuptus
Congo Tetra
•   Phenacogrammus aurantiacus
Golden Congo Tetra
•   Phenacogrammus deheyni
Deheyn's Congo Tetra
•   Phenacogrammus hulotis
Black-Banded Congo Tetra
•   Phenacogrammus urotaenia
Half-barred Congo Tetra
•   Phenacogrammus caudomaculatus
African Moon Tetra

pH:  
•   6.7-7.2

WATER TEMP:
•   72-80 deg. F.

AVG. MAX. SIZE:
•   4 inches / 9 cm.

MINIMUM RECOMMENDED TANK SIZE:
•   Do not place in tanks smaller than 25 gallons, 40+ gallons is preferred, especially when kept in schools of four or more.

BREEDING:
•   Egg-layers

FEEDING:
•   Mainly  Flake but may take to other foods and treats.

NOTE:
•   These fish do best in planted tanks and in large schools of 4 or more.

LIGHTING:
•   Bright, but not direct sunlight.

TEMPERAMENT:
•   Peaceful, very good community fish.

COMMENTS:
•   The distinctive flowing fins is what really attracts hobbyists to this species. They have a variety of colors and banding to really make them stand out in most aquariums. The Congo Tetra is a very hardy fish and can stand a wide range of water conditions making it an ideal fish for those with just a little bit of experience keeping fish. These fish do best in well planted ( plastic or real ) tanks with lots of places to swim in and around. Try to keep these fish in schools of 5 or more. In fact this fish thrives the more members there are in the school.

•   An unusual fact about this species as that it has teeth, it generally does not bother any other fish and you would probably have to get a good magnifying glass out to see them, but they are there.

•   The only downside to this fish is that the Congo Tetras are one of the more expensive fish within the Tetra line, averaging around $6.50 U.S. per fish, so a good school will run you at least $30.00, if not more.