Congo Tetra - Phenacogrammus interruptus
Species name: Phenacogrammus interruptus
Synonym: Micralestes interruptus; Alestopetersius interruptus ...
Congo Tetra
Scientific Name:
Phenacogrammus interruptus
Family: Alestidae
Origin: Zaire
Adult Size: 3 inches (8.5 cm)
Social: Peaceful, do not keep with agressive fish
Lifespan: 5 years
Tank Level: Mid, top dweller ...
Congo Tetra
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Congo Tetra
Origin= Zaire (The Republic of Congo now)
Scientific Name= Phenacogrammus interuptus
Max. Size= Males: 3.14" (8CM), Females: Smaller, not known how much exactly.
Congo tetra
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Congo Tetra
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Distribution Central Africa, in the Zaire river basin.
The Congo Tetra prefers soft, peat filtered water and a darker substrate. They are most comfortable in an aquarium with lower light levels which can be provided by floating plants.
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Phenacogrammas interruptus
SYN: Micralestesinterruptus, Alestopetersius interruptus, Hemigrammalestes interruptus, Petersius codalus ...
Congo Tetra
The Congo Tetra is considered by many to be the jewel of tetras in the home aquarium because of its natural beauty.
Congo Tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus)
This tetra is native to Africa as the name suggests. They are larger than many species of tetra available growing to around 5 inches. They have long fins and brilliantly coloured stripes.
Congo Tetra
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Congo Tetra
Synonyms:
Alestopetersius interruptus
Hemigrammalestes interruptus
Micralestes interruptus
Phenacogrammus interruptus ...
CONGO TETRA by Joe Gallo
Summary: Phenacogrammus interruptus is the most commonly available African tetra and it is a real joy to have a school of these fish in an appropriately large aquarium.
Care: This congo tetra remains slightly smaller than it's cousin, and is also somewhat more delicate. They are best kept in schools of 6 or more fish in larger tanks of 1 meter.
("Texas") TFH Apr 90 Phenacogrammus interruptus (Congo Tetra) TFH Aug 78 Phenacogrammus interruptus (Congo Tetra) TFH Dec 72 Pheusotropheus lanisticola TFH Feb 93 Pimelodella chagresi (Catfish) TFH Apr 90 Pipa pipa (Surinam toad) TFH Feb 92 Plants ...
It has the general appearance and care similar to the more frequently offered Congo Tetra. Sexing is relatively easy with the males having a longer dorsal fin.
This African Tetra , also called the Congo tetra, requires water that has soft acidic conditions.
Feeds on worms, small insects, crustaceans and plant matter.
Water, ; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5.0 - 19.0.
The favorite aquarium tetras are the African Tetras (Congo Tetra and African Red-Eyed Tetra) and the South American Tetras (the Neon [see photo], Glowlight, Lemon, Cardinal, and Emperor Tetras).
Good with many small- to mid-sized community fish. Ideal tankmates include riverine Synodontis, congo tetras (Phenacogrammus interruptus), or African barbs such as Barbus callipterus.
Breeding
Not recorded.
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Of course, larger tetra species such as buones aires tetras, congo tetras, serpaes and others can be mixed with quite large tankmates. Compatible with other community tetras, danios, rasboras, smaller plecos, and catfish.
Small to medium sized characins familiar to and previously assigned to the Characidae. The most well-known species in aquaristics is Congo tetra, which grows relatively big.
Lepidarchus adonis
Jellybean tetra ...
In a larger tank it can be kept in a group provided all fish in the group are introduced at the same time to avoid territorial fights; otherwise, an individual fish in a 55g or larger aquarium works best, with a group of Congo Tetra, ...
Finally, the only African Tetra frequently seen, the Congo Tetra - Phenacogrammus interruptus is a gorgeous fish which grows up to four inches long.
Cichlids ...
in the lower half of their caudal (tail) fins and running forward, the shiny Diamond Tetra - Moenkhausia pittieri, and the beautiful, trident-tailed Emperor Tetra - N. palmeri. Finally, the only African Tetra frequently seen, the Congo Tetra - ...
It can be kept as a schooling fish or in a tank with other Synodontis species. The Synodontis Angelicus Catfish may also be maintained with most african cichlids of similar size, such as Congo Tetras and African Tetras.
Phenacogrammus interruptus (Congo tetra)
Platydoras (Acanthodoras) costatus
Plecostomus sp.
Plecostomus sp. II
Poecilia sp. (Mollies)
Polypterus ornatipinnis
Polypterus palmas
Polypterus senegalus
Potamotrygon henlei
Potamotrygon leopoldi ...
Congo tetras are too lively, while Bucktooth Tetras (Exodon spec.) may result in discus fatality. Hobbyists report that the best catfish are dull colored Corydoras species such as the Bronze Cory.
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