Congo tetra care
Phenacogrammus interruptus
Congo tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus) grows to about 8.5 cm (3.3 in) and needs a tank of at least 150 liters (40 US gallons). Keep it at 23–27 °C (73–81 °F) with a pH of 6–7.5.
FreshwaterMediumPeacefulJumps: keep a lid on
Adult size8.5 cm · 3.3 in
Smallest tank150 L · 40 gal
Temperature23–27 °C · 73–81 °F
pH6–7.5
GroupGroups of 6+
TemperamentPeaceful
SwimsMiddle
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Neon tetraGuppyBetta (Siamese fighting fish)PlatyCardinal tetraBronze corydorasZebra danioHarlequin rasboraMollyBristlenose plecoCherry barbTiger barb
Avoid with
Paradise fishWhite cloud minnowDiscusConvict cichlidOscarJack DempseyDemasoni cichlidCommon goldfishKoiPea pufferBala sharkFigure-eight puffer
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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