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Congo Tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus)
Skittish — needs long tank (4ft+) and group of 6+ to feel secure. Iridescent scales need full-spectrum light.
Specifications
- ecosystem
- freshwater
- min tank gallons
- 40
- adult size in
- 3
- temperature range f
- 73-82
- ph range
- 6.0-7.5
- gh range dgh
- 4-18
- care difficulty
- intermediate
- aggression
- peaceful
- community compatible
- yes
- schooling min count
- 6
- diet
- omnivore
- lifespan years
- 5-8
- tank zone
- middle
Sources
- Aquarium Co-Op video / blog content · ingest 2026-05-06
- Practical Fishkeeping public articles · ingest 2026-05-06
- r/Aquariums + r/PlantedTank + r/ReefTank public threads · ingest 2026-05-06