Congo Tetra


Micralestes (Phenacogrammus) interruptus
Congo Tetra; Congo Salmon
Habitat:
Central Africa
Length:
90 mm (3.5 in.)
Diet:
Prepared foods
Sex difference:
Males are more colorful and have very large and flowing dorsal and caudal fins.
Compatibility:
Peaceful schooler
Breeding:
Egg scatterer
Tank conditions:
pH 6.8; Hardness 7; Temp 75ºF; Size 25 gal
Comments
A school of this graceful fish swimming around submerged roots will be hard to beat in absolute beauty.